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Boston University invites applications for two faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Administrative Sciences department of Metropolitan College

The department is a leader in providing rigorous and industry-relevant education in areas such as applied business analytics, enterprise risk management, financial management, global marketing management, project management, and supply chain management. Courses are offered in flexible face-to-face, blended and online formats. It offers the acclaimed Boston University online Master of Science in Management programs, consistently ranked in the top ten best online graduate business programs by US News & World Report for more than ten years.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. We welcome applications from candidates with a terminal degree who have professional and industry experience as well as an interest in teaching and applied research. They will have quantitative and computational expertise in areas related to management – particularly in the areas of finance and/or AI and machine learning applications – and a demonstrated successful teaching and research record in applied management fields.

Responsibilities:

Faculty duties include teaching up to six courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels per academic year, including blended and online courses, conducting active research, participating in course and curriculum development, and mentoring part-time faculty and students, as well as providing service to the department, college and the university. These are full-time, non-tenure track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor with a renewable contract of up to five years at a time.

The faculty position offers significant opportunity for interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarly work, including research and curriculum development within Metropolitan College and Boston University, as well as the greater Boston area.

Salary:

$120,000-$130,000 starting base salary per 9-month academic year (September through May), with additional earning opportunities for developing online courses, teaching additional courses during the academic year, and/or teaching in Boston University’s Summer Term. Metropolitan College also offers funding in support of faculty scholarship activities including research assistantships and conference travel.

Application:

Applicants should submit a cover letter stating career objectives, suitability for the position, research goals, and approach to teaching, as well as a curriculum vitae through the link below. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

Please submit applications through this link: https://www.bu.edu/met/faculty-staff/forms/full-time-faculty-applications/

Department Contact:

Ms. Lyn Ariyakulkan
Boston University Metropolitan College
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Floor 5
Boston, MA 02215
lyna@bu.edu

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College is seeking applicants for part-time teaching positions in Actuarial Science. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other related quantitative areas are also encouraged to apply.

Metropolitan College, one of the degree granting schools and colleges of Boston University, is a leader in providing graduate and undergraduate programs offered in flexible delivery formats, including face-to-face, blended, and online.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in the related field preferred; Master’s degree or Associateship/Fellowship in Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society required. Prior teaching or professional experience in the discipline is a strong advantage.

Compensation is based on the union negotiated rates for part-time lecturers for Boston University (currently $7,880 per 4-credit course for probationary faculty and $10,260 for post-probationary faculty), and is paid on per-course, per-semester basis. One to two courses may be taught per semester depending on the needs of the academic department.

Applicants should submit the following materials: 1) a curriculum vitae and 2) a cover letter that outlines their academic and professional experience as well as areas and courses of their teaching interests. The list of currently offered courses can be found at bu.edu/met/courses/. Applicants should submit materials to Hal Tepfer, hal@bu.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College is seeking applicants for a part-time teaching position in Gastronomy with expertise suited to classes including Anthropology of Food, and Food and the Senses to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and inclusive syllabi are encouraged to apply. Both courses will be offered on campus and online in alternating semesters. The successful applicant will have an active research agenda in Food Studies evidenced by conference presentations and publications. The position will have a two-year contract with the potential for renewal. The teaching load will be two courses per semester with the option of teaching up to two courses in the Summer.

Metropolitan College, one of the degree granting schools and colleges of Boston University, is a leader in providing graduate and undergraduate programs offered in flexible delivery formats, including face-to-face, blended, and online.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in the related field preferred; Master’s degree required. Prior teaching or professional experience in the discipline is a strong advantage.

Compensation is based on the union negotiated rates for part-time lecturers for Boston University (currently $7,880 per 4-credit course for probationary faculty and $10,260 for post-probationary faculty), and is paid on per-course, per-semester basis. One to two courses may be taught per semester depending on the needs of the academic department.

Applicants should submit the following materials: 1) a curriculum vitae and 2) a cover letter that outlines their academic and professional experience 3) a draft syllabus for Anthropology of Food. The list of currently offered courses can be found at bu.edu/met/courses/. Applicants should submit materials to Dr. Megan Elias, foodwine@bu.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.