Assistant Professor of Economics and Business

About the Role

Cornell College invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Economics and Business specializing in Marketing Management, beginning in the Fall of 2027. The role requires a creative colleague committed to undergraduate teaching and eager to co-create and lead a program in marketing management. The successful candidate will enable business and marketing students to adapt and thrive in a changing technology environment. Dynamic, student-centered instruction is expected, utilizing pedagogical methods that take advantage of Cornell College's unique One Course At A Time approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching courses such as introduction to marketing, digital marketing, consumer research, strategic marketing management, and related courses.
• Teaching a load of 6 block courses during the academic year, with 2 blocks reserved for professional development, course preparations, or travel to academic meetings.
• Opportunities for summer teaching and research supervision may be available.
• Participating in service to the department.
• Facilitating the department’s support of the college’s Ingenuity core curriculum.
• Developing teaching strategies that capitalize on the distinctive academic calendar.
• Taking students off-campus for experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Specialization in Marketing Management.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to co-create and lead a marketing management program.
• Ability to enable students to adapt and thrive in a changing technology environment.
• Dynamic, student-centered instruction.
• Active student engagement using pedagogical methods.
• Adaptability to Cornell's One Course At A Time approach.
• Experience with the One Course At A Time academic calendar structure (teaching 6 block courses per academic year).
• Familiarity with experiential learning and interdisciplinary interests.

Qualifications

• PhD/DBA is preferred.
• A master's degree and marketing leadership experience will be considered.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following materials through Cornell College’s online application system:

• A letter of application/cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate transcript(s) (may be unofficial)
• Teaching statement, describing teaching interests, experience, and philosophy, including examples of inclusive pedagogy
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three references. (Formal letters will be requested at a later date.)

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and the creation of a welcoming community. Its innovative curriculum includes a focus on writing, quantitative reasoning, intercultural literacy, and experiential learning. The One Course At A Time approach fosters strong student engagement and close faculty-student relationships. Cornell College offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement accounts, and tuition remission/exchange.