Assistant Professor of Management, Business, and Economics

Management, Business, and Economics Positions

VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (www.vwu.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Management, Business, and Economics, with expertise in Marketing. Teaching responsibilities would include Marketing courses and interdisciplinary courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both in person and online formats. The position begins in August 2026.  

Candidates must have either an earned doctorate in Marketing, or a terminal degree such as a DBA or Ph.D. in a related discipline with Marketing expertise by August 2026. 

The University seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to teaching, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and student advising. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse multicultural community. Courses are taught in both in-person and online formats. The salary is competitive, and the University offers an attractive benefits package.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply and submit, electronically (as a single PDF), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, and transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point) to the Virginia Wesleyan University's employment site (Employment Opportunities | Virginia Wesleyan University). Three letters of reference should be sent  to Human Resources, at employment@vwu.edu.   A review of applications will begin on October 11, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Michelle A. Vachris at mvachris@vwu.edu

 

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.
 

About Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University (vwu.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000  learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. VWU is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location

Virginia Wesleyan is a university with a coastal edge. Located in Virginia Beach, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.