Open Position in Business Ethics

The Department of Business at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is searching for a faculty member in Business Ethics. This is a regular tenure-track position, starting in the Fall 2027 semester.

The level of appointment is open and based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

AUBG is a private American-style liberal arts university located in the city of Blagoevgrad, in southwest Bulgaria. We are a selective, residential institution with a diverse student body consisting of close to 1,300 students from over 40 countries. The language of instruction is English. Many of our graduates continue their education at prestigious universities in the United States and Europe. Others have made an important mark in the private and public sectors in the region and worldwide.

Alongside teaching, the position carries an expectation of sustained scholarly research and publications, academic advising of undergraduate students, and active contribution to the life of the Department, the University, and the broader community through service and collaboration. Faculty are also expected to take part in curriculum development and in the ongoing work of the Department.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A PhD degree in Management, Business Administration, Business Ethics, Philosophy or a closely related field from an accredited institution;
• Research publications in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance or a related area of management, commensurate with their rank;
• Experience in teaching similar college-level courses in English;
• Experience in an American liberal arts-style education or willingness to adapt to the American liberal arts style of teaching;
• A collegial and collaborative attitude.

A published monograph, or a monograph in progress, would be considered a strong advantage.

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements for the position;
• A statement of your teaching philosophy;
• A complete curriculum vitae including a full list of publications;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Only complete applications submitted electronically through the application form will be accepted. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Daniel Adsett at [email protected].