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Assistant Professor of Business
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Overview
Assistant Professor of Business; tenure-track position beginning Fall 2026 at Lake Forest College. The department seeks a candidate with deep expertise in business analytics who can apply a data-driven approach across the business curriculum. Responsibilities
Teach courses such as business analytics and business information systems and contribute to the department’s core curriculum, potentially including courses in management and/or marketing. Develop a research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and mentor students in research. Engage in interdisciplinary programs within and outside the department as appropriate. Maintain a 3-3 teaching load, typically with four annual preparations, and participate in a fully funded, one-semester junior research sabbatical after a successful third-year review. Qualifications
Deep expertise in business analytics and a data-driven approach across the business curriculum. PhD in Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related fields; ABD is acceptable if the degree is conferred prior to the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Ability to contribute to the college’s interdisciplinary programs within and outside the department. Appointment details
The position is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business beginning Fall 2026. Application process
All completed applications received by August 27 will receive full consideration. A completed application includes: (1) cover letter describing your motivation for applying to Lake Forest College, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) narrative addressing how a liberal arts environment that values diversity and inclusion aligns with your teaching philosophy, (4) original research paper, (5) documentation of teaching experience and evaluations, (6) unofficial graduate transcripts, and (7) the names of three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from those chosen for first-round interviews. Submit applications on the Academy of Management (AOM) Career Services portal. If applicants cannot access the AOM portal, combine all materials in a single PDF and submit to bussearch@lakeforest.edu with the applicant’s last name as the subject heading. Salary and benefits
Salary range for this position is $76,000–$88,000. Benefits information is available at Employee Benefits | Lake Forest College. About Lake Forest College
A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, enrolling approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and over 100 countries. Lake Forest College emphasizes teaching quality and peer-reviewed scholarship as key criteria for evaluation.
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Assistant Professor of Business; tenure-track position beginning Fall 2026 at Lake Forest College. The department seeks a candidate with deep expertise in business analytics who can apply a data-driven approach across the business curriculum. Responsibilities
Teach courses such as business analytics and business information systems and contribute to the department’s core curriculum, potentially including courses in management and/or marketing. Develop a research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and mentor students in research. Engage in interdisciplinary programs within and outside the department as appropriate. Maintain a 3-3 teaching load, typically with four annual preparations, and participate in a fully funded, one-semester junior research sabbatical after a successful third-year review. Qualifications
Deep expertise in business analytics and a data-driven approach across the business curriculum. PhD in Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related fields; ABD is acceptable if the degree is conferred prior to the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Ability to contribute to the college’s interdisciplinary programs within and outside the department. Appointment details
The position is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business beginning Fall 2026. Application process
All completed applications received by August 27 will receive full consideration. A completed application includes: (1) cover letter describing your motivation for applying to Lake Forest College, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) narrative addressing how a liberal arts environment that values diversity and inclusion aligns with your teaching philosophy, (4) original research paper, (5) documentation of teaching experience and evaluations, (6) unofficial graduate transcripts, and (7) the names of three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from those chosen for first-round interviews. Submit applications on the Academy of Management (AOM) Career Services portal. If applicants cannot access the AOM portal, combine all materials in a single PDF and submit to bussearch@lakeforest.edu with the applicant’s last name as the subject heading. Salary and benefits
Salary range for this position is $76,000–$88,000. Benefits information is available at Employee Benefits | Lake Forest College. About Lake Forest College
A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, enrolling approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and over 100 countries. Lake Forest College emphasizes teaching quality and peer-reviewed scholarship as key criteria for evaluation.
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