Assistant Professor of Business – Spartanburg Methodist College

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Business – Spartanburg Methodist College

• Institution: Spartanburg Methodist College

• Academic Unit / Area: Business

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Primary Teaching Areas: Economics, Business Statistics, Business Analytics

• Additional Teaching Areas: Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Professional Sales, and related Business courses

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 – Review of Applications Begins

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business beginning in August 2027.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Statistics, and Business Analytics, while contributing more broadly to the Business program through teaching, curriculum development, committee service, and college activities.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester.

• Primarily teach:

  • Macroeconomics

  • Microeconomics

  • Business Statistics

  • Business Analytics

• Additional teaching may include:

  • Introduction to Business

  • Business Management

  • Operations Management

  • Marketing Research

  • Professional Sales

  • Other Business courses as needed

• Participate in curriculum development.

• Serve on campus committees.

• Participate in college-wide events and activities.

• Support a student-centered teaching environment.

• Teach primarily face-to-face courses, with some online teaching possible depending on departmental needs.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA, or

• Master’s degree in a Business discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area being taught.

• At least 5 years of industry or education-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DBA in Business, or

• Ph.D. in a Business discipline.

• College-level teaching experience.

Competitive candidates should also demonstrate:

• A clearly articulated teaching philosophy.

• Commitment to teaching excellence.

• Experience working with:

  • First-generation students

  • Non-traditional students

  • Traditionally underserved student populations

Teaching Environment

• Typical class size: 15–30 students

• Primary instructional mode: Face-to-Face

• Some online teaching may be required.

• The role offers opportunities for individualized student interaction and innovative course delivery.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter addressing interest in the position and qualifications

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Curriculum Vitae

5. Names and Contact Information for Three Professional References

Application Process

• First Review Date: October 15, 2026

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

• HR Contact: SMC Human Resources

• Email: humanresources@smcsc.edu

• Phone: 864-587-4271