Endowed Professorships in

Business Management & Entrepreneurship Hobart William Smith Colleges Location:

Geneva, NY Open Date:

Oct 27, 2025 Description Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for two tenure-track positions, an Endowed Professorship in Finance & Accounting and an Endowed Professorship in Marketing & Organizational Management, at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Business Management and Entrepreneurship to begin August 1, 2026. These positions will contribute to the Colleges' rapidly growing Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Entrepreneurship program. The program is rooted in the liberal arts and supported by the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship, Centennial Center for Leadership, Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, and the newly created Melly Institute for Business Innovation and Leadership. The department seeks collaborative teacher-scholars with expertise in one or more of the following areas and a commitment to prepare students for the evolving global business landscape while bringing contemporary business practices into the classroom: Finance and Accounting - This role prioritizes excellence in teaching core foundational courses, including Financial Management (or Managerial Finance) and Management Accounting (or Managerial Accounting). Beyond the core, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop high-impact electives that bridge traditional practice with future-forward concepts, such as: Impact Investing or Nonprofit or Public Finance. Marketing and Management - The primary teaching responsibilities will focus on essential business fundamentals: Strategic Marketing & Communication and Organizational Management & Development. We are particularly interested in candidates who can through advanced electives, such as: Digital Advertising, Consumer Behavior, Sales Strategy, Sustainability Marketing, Ethical Leadership, and Change Management. The teaching load is five courses per year which may include courses in the Master of Science in Management program with advising and mentoring responsibilities for undergraduate majors and graduate students. This position requires a deep commitment to scholarship, using research to explore modern challenges in business, management, and organizational dynamics, and translating those insights into a vibrant learning experience for our students and contributing to the department's reputation as a hub for innovative business education. The salary range for these positions is $60,000-$105,000, commensurate with rank and experience. Qualifications

• Ph.D., D.B.A., or terminal degree in a field related to Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Public Affairs/Management, or Entrepreneurship (ABD considered; must be completed by start date).
• Evidence of excellence or strong potential in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Active scholarly agenda.
• Commitment to bolstering belonging and fostering innovation when working with students.
• Experience building partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, or municipalities is preferred.
• Practical or professional experience in business, management, or entrepreneurship is preferred.
• Desired proficiency with relevant tools (e.

g., Excel for finance/accounting; Canva or Adobe InDesign for marketing/communications; or project management tools). Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following materials via

Interfolio:

Cover letter- please indicate the position you are applying for (Endowed Professorship in Finance & Accounting or Endowed Professorship in Marketing & Organizational Management); curriculum vitae; teaching statement that includes approaches to fostering innovation and belonging; research statement; names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on January 16th and will continue until the fosition is filled. Please contact Craig Talmage ( talmage@hws.edu ) with further inquiries. About HWS A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation. Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence. For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7272864 ""> https://apply.interfolio.com/176604 The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law. Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-87989ef14b236b4a9a4f8c33d4f96c6c