Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
Shepherd University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Business and Sport Administration within the College of Business and Technology. Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV. It is an accredited public four-year state-appropriated university with approximately 3300 students enrolled.
Shepherd University is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, on the banks of the Potomac River, in historic Shepherdstown, WV. Located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Shepherdstown is within 20 miles of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It is approximately 65 miles from the metropolitan areas of Washington DC and Baltimore, MD.
Priority will be given to applicants who submit their applications by August 30, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Anticipated starting date is January 2027. Responsibilities include teaching in the Recreation and Sport Studies academic program and teaching cross-disciplinary classes in Business. Additional duties also include participation in scholarly activity and professional development; providing departmental, college, and university support through participation in campus and community events; and providing professional service through active participation on campus committees. Opportunities are also available to teach at the graduate level if qualified.
Qualifications and Experience: Earned Doctorate in the areas of Recreation, Sport, and/or Business Administration is required. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in the higher education environment, including a background in advising, research, service, and professional development at the University level, and knowledge and experience with national accreditation processes and assessment.
Rank and Salary: Full-time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. Salary range is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure: Electronically submit a letter of interest/application, CV, and teaching philosophy. Include contact information for three to five references.
The letter of interest/application should include and highlight specific experience and qualifications as referenced in the job description.
Priority will be given to applicants who submit their applications by August 30, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Anticipated starting date is January 2027.
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
- Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
Pay: From $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
