Business Faculty – Management & Marketing (Tenure Track)

Bethany College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Management and Marketing within the Professional Schools Business Division, beginning Fall 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar-practitioner excited to build innovative business programs, including Bethany's recently launched 4 1 MBA, in a small, residential liberal arts environment where close faculty–student relationships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integration of AI and emerging technologies are central to the educational experience.

This position is ideal for a business educator who values the liberal arts as essential preparation for ethical leadership, adaptability, and lifelong learning—and who is eager to contribute to a college community where faculty shape programs, mentor students, interact with alumni, and connect learning to real-world application.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Management and Marketing; advise and mentor students; and contribute to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement. Faculty at Bethany collaborate across disciplines and participate in initiatives supporting student success, enrollment growth, and curricular innovation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Management or Marketing required; ABD candidates with anticipated completion date considered

• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching; Masters or MBA teaching experience a plus

• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive teaching and meaningful faculty–student engagement

• Interest in program building, including curriculum development and support of innovative pathways such as the 4 1 MBA

• Ability to contribute to a liberal arts learning environment through interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning

• Willingness to engage in student advising and recruitment

• Interest in integrating emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, into teaching and program development

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Strong communication and collaborative skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Management and Marketing, including contributions to the 4 1 MBA program

• Create engaging, student-centered learning environments using evidence-based and innovative instructional strategies that combine proven business fundamentals with emerging technologies.

• Develop syllabi with measurable learning outcomes aligned to program and institutional goals

• Integrate current and emerging business decision-making technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance learning and professional preparation

• Foster business-faculty partnerships that enhance learning outcomes

• Advise and mentor students in academic planning, internships, career pathways, and graduate study

• Participate in program development, assessment, and continuous improvement

• Engage in student recruitment, retention efforts, and campus events

• Collaborate across disciplines, contributing to Bethany's interdisciplinary core curriculum

• Serve on college and division committees and engage in the Bethany College and Lindsborg community as appropriate

Why Bethany College

Bethany College offers a distinctive professional home for business faculty who want to teach, mentor, and build—not on the margins, but at the center of the institution. As a small, residential liberal arts college, Bethany provides the opportunity to work closely with students, shape programs in real time, and see the direct impact of your teaching and leadership.

Faculty in Business are partners in program development and growth, including the 4 1 MBA, interdisciplinary collaboration with the liberal arts, and thoughtful integration of AI and emerging technologies. With small class sizes and a highly relational campus culture, faculty mentor students holistically—connecting classroom learning to internships, graduate study, entrepreneurship, and meaningful careers.

Bethany is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, a vibrant small town known for its arts, music, festivals, and cultural events. The community offers a high quality of life, strong local partnerships, and opportunities for experiential learning. Faculty enjoy a collaborative campus environment, supportive town–college relationship, and the chance to live and work where creativity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement intersect.

For business faculty who value close relationships with students, interdisciplinary engagement, and the opportunity to shape programs with lasting impact, Bethany College offers both professional purpose and a strong sense of place.

APPLICATION:       

Review of applications will begin immediately. Initial application must include a cover letter, current vita, teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three references. Any questions regarding the position may be directed to Professor Brian Powers via email: powersbj@bethanylb.edu

Bethany College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Bethany College, an institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy reflects Bethany College’s mission to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. This commitment to equal employment opportunities strengthens our community and enhances our ability to fulfill our educational mission.