Instructional Assistant Jobs at West Virginia University with Visa Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

West Virginia University Institute Of Technology (WVU Tech), Part Of The WVU System Of Campuses Located In Beckley, WV, Is Currently Inviting Applications And Nominations For The Following Employment Opportunity. The Department of Accounting and Management in the School of Business invites applications for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Management position to begin in August 2026.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include teaching 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester in various business-related courses, along with other duties commensurate with a teaching position. The department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in micro- and macro-organizational theories, and quantitative theory including primary courses such as International Business, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Research, and secondary courses such as Entrepreneurship and Marketing. The position requires course delivery in both in-person and online formats using Blackboard and adherence to Quality Matters Standards. Additional responsibilities include student advising, recruitment, retention, curriculum assessment, involvement with student organizations, and other faculty-related duties.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s in business administration or an equivalent degree is required. A Doctorate in Management or a related field—or ABD with completion by May 2026—is preferred. Evidence of scholarly promise, excellent communication skills, and a student-centered philosophy is essential. Experience in college-level teaching and active use of technology is highly desirable.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST INCLUDE

- Letter of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three (3) professional references with their full contact information
- One-page teaching philosophy statement
- University transcripts

SALARY

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

LOCATION

Beckley, WV

WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment and is ranked seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near several state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities. The Department of Accounting and Management offers baccalaureate degrees in Accounting and Business Management and Undergraduate Certificate in Fraud Examination as well as opportunities for minors in Accounting, Adventure Recreation, Fraud Examination, Health Care, Management, Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Risk and Insurance, and Entrepreneurship.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests. From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.