Transylvania University (www.transy.edu), a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college in
Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Business
Administration. This position involves teaching in-person classes, beginning August 31, 2026.
Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the
fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end, we seek to attract a diverse faculty
skilled in the scholarship of teaching, research, and mentorship of students from a variety of
backgrounds. Candidates are encouraged, in their cover letter, to identify their strengths and
experiences in creating an inclusive academic community.
Job Responsibilities:
The Business Administration program is an exclusively undergraduate program that emphasizes
innovative, hands-on teaching in small class settings. The successful candidate will have expertise in
finance. Applicants with an interest and experience in corporate finance or investment management
are particularly encouraged to apply. The fall term course schedule (August 31 - December 11) will
include Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, and Financial Management. The spring term
course schedule (January 11 - April 23) will include Financial Management, Financial Planning, and
Investment Analysis. In your cover letter, please indicate which course(s) and term(s) you are
applying to teach.
Qualifications:
A master's degree or MBA in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and/or previous college teaching
experience.
To begin the application process, submit a cover letter stating your qualifications and interest along
with one PDF that contains your curriculum vitae and references. If you are selected to move forward
in the application process, you will be asked to provide official graduate transcripts and letters of
recommendation at a later date. Send questions specific to this search to Dr. Marion Hambrick,
search committee chair, at mhambrick@transy.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately
and will continue until an appointment is made. Additionally, applicants may be subject to a
background check.
Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nation's four-year colleges by the
Princeton Review, which cites its community-driven, personalized approach to a liberal arts
education through 49 majors and 40 minors. Founded in 1780, it is the 16th oldest institution of
higher learning in the country, with approximately 1,000 students.
Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the
diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a
wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all
who are interested to apply.