Human Resources

Lake Forest College seeks a dynamic and experienced Instructor in Business to join our Economics, Business, and Finance Department beginning in the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a full-time, continuing, non-tenure-track position that offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students, contribute to the department’s academic goals, and bring practical business insights to our curriculum.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and deliver three (3) engaging undergraduate courses each semester, such as (though not limited to): marketing classes, including principles of marketing, marketing research, and advertising management; and/or management classes, including principles of management, business information systems, and leadership in organizations. 

• Create and assess student assignments, exams, and projects. 

• Provide professional mentorship and academic support to students through formal advising responsibilities. 

• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to broader curriculum development. 

• Engage with the wider campus community through committee service. 

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in business, marketing or related field, master’s degree at a minimum.  

• Proven track record of effective teaching and student engagement and/or significant professional experience in marketing or management. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff. 

Application Instructions: 

• Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single PDF to Kent Grote, chair of the search committee, at busnsearch@lakeforest.edu: A cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to Lake Forest College and explains how a liberal arts environment dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aligns with your teaching philosophy. 

• A curriculum vitae that includes the names of three potential references that speak to your teaching and/or professional experience. Those invited to an on-campus interview will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. 

• A teaching statement including documentation of your prior teaching experience and effectiveness (i.e., course evaluation records), as appropriate.  

• An unofficial graduate school transcript.  

Applications should be received by October 16, 2024, for full consideration. Applications received after the deadline will be considered until the position is filled. 

About Lake Forest College: 

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest College is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects active participation in the College community. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.