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Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size and a nationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body. The College is ideally situated in the scenic hills eighteen miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. It is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs. It is a nationally recognized model for diversity. With over 60% students of color, Whittier is designated as both an HSI and MSI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 850 undergraduates. It is an AA/EOE employer. More information on the position is available at www.whittier.edu/jobs.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Strategy

Whittier College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Strategy. This will be a full-time position beginning August 1, 2025.

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Exempt Status: Exempt
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Full Time/Part Time status: full-time
Salary Range: $85,000-90,000.00; Salary is commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Department Chair

Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)

Responsibilities: This tenure-track position is for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Administration (BSAD) focusing on the area of strategy. This position will primarily teach our capstone strategy course, as well as other core and elective courses in BSAD. Outside of the capstone course responsibilities, preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching one or more of these areas: introductory business, business analytics, and management and strategy electives. As well, the candidate will be expected to contribute to the school's liberal education program. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester.

Position Specifications and Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. in Management with a focus on strategy, Economics with a focus on business strategy, or other related fields from an AACSB accredited school. ABDs will be considered if the degree will be awarded prior to the position's start date. Teaching excellence is of primary importance, so preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate prior teaching experience in the position's topic area.

Application Deadline: Applications received by October 18, 2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest addressing educational experiences that correspond to the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; curriculum vitae; brief research and teaching statements; evidence of effective teaching including previous teaching evaluations and optionally additional evidence such as syllabi or student output; and the names and contact information of three individuals from whom you have requested confidential letters of recommendation.

The department is seeking outstanding candidates with a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, research perspectives, student population, and of the majors in Business Administration. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and equity. Individuals with a history of and commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All application materials and letters of support should be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/154399. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted by October 18, 2024.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.