Centre College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Economics & Business with a specialization in Management beginning in August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Management or Business Administration with an emphasis in Management by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education will contribute to the depth of our faculty support our flourishing student body and utilize a variety of pedagogical practices. The College is committed to fostering an environment of belonging that celebrates different views and lived experiences.
The Economics & Business Program the largest program at Centre offers two degrees: 1) Business and 2) Economics & Finance. The teaching responsibilities for this position include core and elective Management courses in the successful candidates area of specialty among other business courses. The teaching load is six courses over an academic year. The Programs faculty is a highly collegial dedicated and accomplished group of teacher-scholars looking for a colleague who will contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and excellence of the Program and The College.
The successful candidate will join a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship balanced representation shared governance interdisciplinary collaboration global study scholarly achievement and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds mentoring for early-career faculty and ongoing professional development.
Centre College a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1400 students has one of the nations premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success with entrance to top graduate and professional schools prestigious fellowships for further study and rewarding jobs. As noted in the Statement on Community The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.
Centre College is located in Danville Kentucky a town of 18000 recognized for its high quality of life friendly people beautiful landscapes and easy access to Lexington KY; Louisville KY; and Cincinnati OH. For more information about Centre College visit .
Review of applications will begin on 9/15/25 and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact Dr. John Perry (Search Chair) at .
Centre College is a proud member of the Southeast Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: . The Southeast HERC is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges universities hospitals government agencies non-profit organizations and members of private industry committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce from all backgrounds. Member representatives include faculty staff human resources professionals institutional leaders and faculty relations experts. Centre College is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Management or Business Administration with an emphasis in Management by the time of appointment.
Centre College's name reflects its location in the geographic center of Kentucky (near Lexington) as well as its founders' preponderance for British spellings. The private liberal arts school enrolls some 1,200 students majoring in about 30 academic areas. Some 85% of students partici ... View more