Management Department: Lecturer

Description

The Department of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania seeks to hire full-time or part-time lecturers for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are looking for candidates to teach Family Business. Lecturers will teach courses on the University’s campus in Philadelphia, PA. The initial appointment term is for no more than 2 years.

In addition to their teaching role, lecturers will have the opportunity to be part of the Department’s research community, including attending department seminars, along with potentially collaborating with department faculty and doctoral students. 

Note that lecturers are not eligible for tenure, and do not have voting rights in the department or the school. The position may be renewed based upon the needs of the department.

Qualifications

Candidates are expected to have a deep knowledge of family business management and relevant academic domains. Further, as excellence in teaching is the primary criteria for this position, applicants must have outstanding communication skills, along with an interest in teaching undergraduate and/or MBA students. Applicants must have a degree from an accredited institution; Ph.D. is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply you can submit the following materials through our online application system:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statements on teaching and research
• Final candidates will be required to provide contact information for three references

Applicants are strongly encouraged to have their completed application submitted by October 15, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).