What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of General Business - John Chambers College of Business and Economics position at West Virginia University?
The Department of General Business in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University (located in Morgantown, WV) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of General Business starting Fall 2027. The position will involve teaching under the Department of General Business, with a research and service affiliation to the Knee Regulatory Research Center (KRRC) and/or Center for Free Enterprise (CFE), focusing on topics related to the economics of regulation, business law, and healthcare policy.
The primary teaching responsibility for this position will be teaching courses around economics and business law with consideration for the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates should demonstrate a teaching philosophy that emphasizes experiential learning and student engagement. The successful candidate will be expected to teach effectively in both in-person and online formats at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, and to collaborate with colleagues to support and strengthen the college’s innovative, student-centered culture. This position includes a teaching load of 18 credits per year, with both service and research dedicated to the Center for Free Enterprise and/or Knee Regulatory Research Center.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with scholars within the Knee Regulatory Research Center or the Center for Free Enterprise, both under the discretion of Dr. Alicia Plemmons, Director of KRRC and CFE. Candidates with a Ph.D. in economics, business law, public policy, or a related field with research interest in regulatory or legislative analysis are encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position and start date are subject to budget approval.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must hold, at the time of appointment, a Ph.D. in economics, business law, public policy, or a related field, with demonstrated research interest in regulatory and legislative processes at the state and/or federal level. Candidates in the advanced stages of a Ph.D. will also be considered but must have completed their degree before the start date of this position.
West Virginia University (and the John Chambers College of Business and Economics) is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and service, to the excellence of the academic community.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following items electronically: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a writing sample, and (5) contact information for three references.
Please submit applications electronically here.
General inquiries may be directed to Dr. Alicia Plemmons, Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center, Director of the Center for Free Enterprise, and Associate Professor of General Business, at Alicia.Plemmons@mail.wvu.edu.
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