Assistant or Associate Professor of Global Commerce – Denison University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor of Global Commerce – Denison University

• Institution: Denison University

• Academic Unit / Department: Global Commerce Program

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Specialization: Global Commerce / Business, Trade, or Economic Life

• Teaching Load: 5 courses per year

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Granville, Ohio, United States

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Position Status: Applications accepted until the position is filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

Denison University’s Global Commerce program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Global Commerce.

The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of business and examines how global exchanges of goods, services, information, and money interact with economic, political, cultural, social, and environmental forces.

The university seeks a scholar from the humanities or humanistic social sciences whose research addresses questions related to business, trade, or economic life.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

The successful candidate will teach across the Global Commerce core curriculum, including courses related to:

• Commerce and society

• How businesses function in the modern economy

• Local business consulting projects

• Global entrepreneurship

• Business-plan development

• Commerce-related electives aligned with the candidate’s research expertise

The successful candidate will also:

• Teach 5 courses per year.

• Contribute to development of the Global Commerce major.

• Maintain an active scholarly research agenda.

• Integrate global perspectives into teaching.

• Work within an interdisciplinary academic environment.

• Collaborate with the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration.

• Support experiential learning through consulting, entrepreneurship, and related activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. completed by the time of appointment.

• Degree expected to be in hand by August 2027.

• Research focus related to:

  • Business

  • Trade

  • Economic life

• Academic background in the humanities or humanistic social sciences.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellent undergraduate liberal arts teaching.

• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and program development.

• Commitment to incorporating global perspectives into the curriculum.

• Evidence of an active research agenda.

Preferred Profile

Strong consideration will be given to candidates whose research complements the program’s existing interdisciplinary strengths.

Relevant additional experience may include:

• Business-sector experience

• Government experience

• Nonprofit-sector experience

• Consulting

• Entrepreneurship

• Interdisciplinary teaching

• Experiential learning

Professional experience outside academia is strongly valued as a complement to scholarly expertise.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

   • Commitment to liberal arts teaching

   • Interest in Denison’s interdisciplinary and practically oriented Global Commerce program

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Teaching Statement or Portfolio

   • Teaching philosophy

   • Teaching interests

   • Teaching experience

4. Research Agenda Statement of 1–2 pages

5. Writing Sample

6. List of Three Academic References

Letters of recommendation will be requested later from candidates who advance in the search.

Application Process

• Full Consideration Date: October 30, 2026

• Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

• Expected Ph.D. Completion: By August 2027

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/194432

• Applications must be submitted electronically through Interfolio.

• Human Resources Contact: HR@denison.edu

• Phone: (740) 587-6299

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