Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Business

Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Business

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Location: Glenville, WV

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 0485P00065D

Division: Business

Department: Business

Opening Date: 03/06/2026

Description

Benefits Description

Glenville State University is seeking a full-time Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Business with an expertise in economics, finance, or accounting that supports their ability to teach a broad range of business courses. The department is looking for a candidate who is student-centered, adaptable, and can contribute to a positive culture. Applicants need the ability to engage students in connecting foundational business concepts to real-world decision-making that builds confidence and career readiness in learners.

Glenville State University is located in a rural area of West Virginia with a student base that includes first-generation, and Pell-eligible students. This position is ideal for a faculty member who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping a department to grow a robust program in a rural Appalachian area.

Examples of Duties

• Teach 30 hours (lecturer) or 24 hours (assistant professor) of courses per academic year (fall/spring semesters)
• Teach undergraduate (and possibly graduate) courses in areas of expertise
• Teach general business courses as needed to support program delivery and student progress
• Deliver courses in multiple formats (face-to-face, online, and hybrid)
• Advise and mentor students, supporting academic planning and contributing to retention and completion efforts through proactive engagement
• Engage in professional development
• Actively contribute to departmental and university assessments, committees, and service activities
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum innovation in teaching, scheduling, and program design with a strong sense of shared purpose
• Engage with regional partners to strengthen experiential learning and workforce alignment

Rank-Specific Expectations

• Lecturer: Teaching-focused role with service and program contributions
• Assistant Professor: Teaching excellence plus scholarly/professional engagement appropriate to rank and discipline

Typical Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Lecturer Rank: Masters degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field and at least 18 graduate credit hours in one or more of the primary teaching areas
• Assistant Professor Rank: Earned doctorate in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of strong teaching effectiveness (college-level preferred)
• Ability to teach across multiple content areas
• Online teaching experience and comfort with instructional technology
• Professional credentials and/or meaningful applied/industry experience
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population, including first-generation and rural students

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Teaching statement
3. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required if hired)
4. Letter of interest
5. Names and contact information for three professional references

For Assistant Professors, please include a research statement.

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/glenvilleedu. Please submit only on this website as applications submitted by email or paper do not include critical information that is part of the online application.

Screening of all applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

As an agency of State government, Glenville State University provides a wide variety of benefits to its employees. Some benefits are mandatory to both the college and employees, while some benefits are elective by employees. Some benefits are free to employees while some benefits require employee contributions.

Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA Web site at www.wvpeia.com or by contacting the GSU payroll department.

Life Insurance: $10,000 free to employees, optional coverage up to $500,000 based on age and salary. Additional plans are available for spouse and child coverage.

Accidental Death Insurance: Optional employee or family plan of $25,000 to $100,000. For details contact the payroll department.

Retirement Plan: The college matches your 6 percent contribution (tax exempt dollars) towards TIAA/CREF or Teachers Retirement System. Thus, 12 percent of your gross salary is working for your retirement income. New employees must join TIAA/CREF.

TIAA Total Disability Benefits Plan: Optional employees coverage that provides (1) monthly income and (2) payments of premiums to your TIAA/CREF retirement plan to participating employees who suffer total, long-term disabilities. The cost is adjusted according to individual salary on a yearly basis. Employees become eligible upon completion of the first year of employment.

Employer

Glenville State University

Address: 200 High Street, Glenville, West Virginia, 26351

Phone: (304) 462-6193

Website: http://www.glenville.edu