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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û seeks a dynamic and experienced Instructor in Business to join our Economics, Business, and Finance Department beginning in the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a full-time, continuing, non-tenure-track position that offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students, contribute to the department’s academic goals, and bring practical business insights to our curriculum.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and deliver three (3) engaging undergraduate courses each semester, such as (though not limited to): marketing classes, including principles of marketing, marketing research, and advertising management; and/or management classes, including principles of management, business information systems, and leadership in organizations. 

• Create and assess student assignments, exams, and projects. 

• Provide professional mentorship and academic support to students through formal advising responsibilities. 

• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to broader curriculum development. 

• Engage with the wider campus community through committee service. 

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in business, marketing or related field, master’s degree at a minimum.  

• Proven track record of effective teaching and student engagement and/or significant professional experience in marketing or management. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff. 

Application Instructions: 

• Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single PDF to Kent Grote, chair of the search committee, at busnsearch@lakeforest.edu: A cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û and explains how a liberal arts environment dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aligns with your teaching philosophy. 

• A curriculum vitae that includes the names of three potential references that speak to your teaching and/or professional experience. Those invited to an on-campus interview will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. 

• A teaching statement including documentation of your prior teaching experience and effectiveness (i.e., course evaluation records), as appropriate.  

• An unofficial graduate school transcript.  

Applications should be received by October 16, 2024, for full consideration. Applications received after the deadline will be considered until the position is filled. 

About аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û: 

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. At аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects active participation in the College community. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.