The Department of Economics, Business, and Finance at Lake Forest College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business beginning Fall 2026. We seek a candidate with deep expertise in business analytics who can apply a data-driven approach across the business curriculum. Successful applicants must be prepared to teach classes such as business analytics and business information systems and be able to contribute to the department’s core curriculum, potentially including courses in management and/or marketing. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD?in Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related fields. (ABD is acceptable if the degree is conferred prior to the start of the 2026-27 academic year.) The ability to contribute to the college’s interdisciplinary programs within and outside the department is valuable. The position has a 3-3 teaching load, typically with four annual preparations, and includes a fully funded, one-semester junior research sabbatical after a successful third-year review. The successful candidate is expected to develop a research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications. Mentoring students in research is also desired. Learn more about the department at www.lakeforest.edu/academics/programs/business/. 

All completed applications received by August 6 will receive full consideration. A completed application includes the following: (1) a cover letter describing your motivation for applying to Lake Forest College, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a narrative speaking to how a liberal arts environment that values diversity and inclusion aligns with your teaching philosophy, (4) original research paper, (5) documentation of teaching experience and evaluations, (6) unofficial graduate school transcripts, and (7) the names of three references. (Letters of recommendation will be requested from those who are chosen for first-round interviews.) Submit applications on the Academy of Management (AOM) Career Services portal. Applicants who are unable to access the AOM’s portal should combine all materials in a single PDF file and submit it as an attachment to bussearch@lakeforest.edu, using the applicant’s last name as the subject heading. 

Lake Forest College offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talented individuals to further our mission. The salary range for this position is $76,000-88,000 and our benefits can be found at Employee Benefits | Lake Forest College.  

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 50% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects peer-reviewed publications and active participation in the College community. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.