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Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college associated with the United Methodist Church, offering liberal arts and professional programs such as business, recreation leadership, musical theatre, agriculture, environmental science, teacher education, and criminal justice. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, Ferrum provides an outstanding educational experience in a setting of rich natural beauty with close access to lakes, rivers, and state parks.

<h2 style="margin-top:13px">The Role</h2>Ferrum College invites applications for an open-rank position in Business (Instructor or tenure-track Assistant Professor), depending on credentials, beginning August 2026.<br/>We seek a student-centered educator with the ability to teach principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics as part of the Business Administration curriculum. The successful candidate will teach a full course load (12 credit hours per semester) of undergraduate courses and contribute to the continued development of Ferrum’s Business program.<br/>This position offers an opportunity to work closely with students in a small liberal arts setting that values experiential learning, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><br/>Key Responsibilities</h2>Primary teaching responsibilities include:<br/>• Principles of Microeconomics<br/>• Principles of Macroeconomics<br/>• Additional courses in business or related areas depending on the candidate’s expertise and program needs<br/>In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to:<br/>• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.<br/>• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.<br/>• Serve on departmental and college committees.<br/>• Engage with the local business community and support experiential learning opportunities for students.<br/>• Maintain professional engagement in their field (particularly for tenure-track candidates).<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><br/>The College</h2>Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college associated with the United Methodist Church, offering liberal arts and professional programs such as business, recreation leadership, musical theatre, agriculture, environmental science, teacher education, and criminal justice.<br/>Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, Ferrum provides an outstanding educational experience in a setting of rich natural beauty with close access to lakes, rivers, and state parks.<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><br/>Qualifications</h2>Required:<br/>• For Instructor rank: Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or a closely related field.<br/>• For Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Economics, Business, or a closely related field (ABD considered).<br/>• Demonstrated ability to teach microeconomics and macroeconomics at the undergraduate level.<br/>• A commitment to teaching in a student-focused liberal arts environment.<br/><br/><b>Preferred:</b><br/>• College-level teaching experience.<br/>• Relevant professional or industry experience.<br/>• Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement.<br/>• For tenure-track candidates, potential for scholarly activity in a relevant field.<br/>• Experience incorporating innovative or inclusive pedagogical approaches and instructional technologies.<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><br/>Additional Information</h2>Ferrum College seeks faculty who are committed to engaging a diverse student population and contributing to a collaborative campus community.<br/>The final hiring decision is contingent upon programmatic and enrollment needs.<br/> <p>Powered by JazzHR</p>

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Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, Ferrum provides an outstanding educational experience in a setting of exceptional natural beauty with close access to lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and state parks. Areas of teaching may include courses such as criminal investigation, forensic investigation, crime scene analysis, interviewing and crisis intervention, criminal profiling, and related areas depending on the candidate’s expertise and program needs.

<h1 style="margin-top:32px"><strong>The Role</strong></h1>Ferrum College invites applications for an open-rank position in Criminal Justice at the rank of Tenure‑Track Assistant Professor or, depending on qualifications and experience, an accelerated Tenure‑Track Associate Professor. The position will begin in August 2026.<br/>We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator to contribute to Ferrum’s Criminal Justice program. The successful candidate will teach a full course load (12 credit hours per semester) of undergraduate courses and support the continued development of the program through mentorship, curriculum development, and community engagement.<br/>Areas of teaching may include courses such as criminal investigation, forensic investigation, crime scene analysis, interviewing and crisis intervention, criminal profiling, and related areas depending on the candidate’s expertise and program needs.<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2>Primary responsibilities include:<br/>• Teaching undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice.<br/>• Advising and mentoring students in the Criminal Justice program.<br/>• Participating in curriculum development and program assessment.<br/>• Serving on departmental and college committees.<br/>• Engaging with community partners and professionals in the criminal justice field to support experiential learning opportunities for students.<br/>• Maintaining professional engagement and scholarly activity appropriate to rank.<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2><b>Required:</b><br/>• Master’s degree or doctorate in Criminal Justice or a closely related field by August 2026.<br/>• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of undergraduate Criminal Justice courses.<br/>• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students, faculty, and community stakeholders.<br/>• A commitment to teaching in a student-focused liberal arts environment.<br/><b>Preferred:</b><br/>• College-level teaching experience.<br/>• Professional or applied experience in criminal justice or a related field.<br/>• Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement.<br/>• For tenure-track candidates, evidence of or potential for scholarly activity.<br/>• Experience incorporating innovative or inclusive pedagogical approaches and instructional technologies into the classroom.<h2 style="margin-top:13px"><br/>About Ferrum College</h2>Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers a wide range of liberal arts and professional programs including business, recreation leadership, musical theatre, agriculture, environmental science, teacher education, criminal justice, and psychology.<br/>Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, Ferrum provides an outstanding educational experience in a setting of exceptional natural beauty with close access to lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and state parks.<h3 style="margin-top:19px"><br/><strong>Application Process</strong></h3>Applicants should submit:<ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-left:8px">Letter of application</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Curriculum vitae</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Statement of teaching philosophy or evidence of teaching effectiveness</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Graduate transcripts</li><li style="margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px">Names and contact information for three professional references</li></ul>Materials should be submitted to resumes@ferrum.edu or mailed to:<br/>Human Resources<br/>Ferrum College<br/>P.O. Box 1000<br/>Ferrum, VA 24088<br/><br/><br/>A background check is required. The final hiring decision is contingent upon programmatic and enrollment needs.<br/><br/>Ferrum College is an equal opportunity provider and employer and seeks candidates who will contribute to a diverse and inclusive campus community.<br/> <p>Powered by JazzHR</p>

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