Faculty Appointment, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-track teaching appointment in marketing and entrepreneurship at the assistant professor level beginning January 1 or August 1, 2026. Duties include teaching, advising and campus service. The teaching responsibilities include: Principles of Marketing, Social Media and Branding, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and some participation in general business classes such as Foundations in Business, Business Communication, etc. The contract is 10 months; the teaching load is 24 credits annually.

A DBA or PhD in marketing or a related field is required, although outstanding ABD candidates will be considered if they can complete the terminal degree by the end of their first year.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Business and Data Science.  The department is student-centered and uses an experiential learning model that emphasizes student experience and preparation for the business world.  Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, professional development, and institutional service.

LaGrange College Mission Statement

We challenge the minds and inspire the souls of our students, preparing them to become successful, responsible citizens who pursue lives of integrity, service, and lifelong learning.

LaGrange College Value Statement

As an Institution, we value:

• The inherent worth of every human being
• Pursuit of lifelong learning and development
• Integrity and moral courage
• Spiritual growth
• Service to our community and to our world

Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include:

• A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements
• Current curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses ways in which the candidate creates and sustains a culture of belonging, fairness and appreciation for different perspectives in the classroom
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are fine at this point)

• Contact information (only) for three professional references

The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu.

LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.