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Job Description
Position Overview
The Founder's College at Butler University seeks a full-time Lecturer who will be dedicated to teaching courses in the Business Management Studies curriculum for the College.
The Lecturer will be expected to offer quality instruction in and oversight of the Business Management curriculum; provide effective mentoring and feedback to students; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; work in support of college administrative and assessment endeavors; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; and support the College's mission. We are seeking candidates who bring experience in nurturing a college-going culture for Indiana's trained talent.
Launched in the fall of 2025, Butler University's Founder's College offers affordable, career-connected, two-year associate degrees in business management, youth and community advocacy, healthcare studies, and business data analytics. Indiana students for whom college might be out of reach because of cost and who have demonstrated high ability to succeed in college are prioritized for admittance. Students bring a wide variety of experiences and strengths and are eager for hands-on learning and practical problem-solving that help them thrive. Our model emphasizes experience, exposure, and experimentation as key drivers of learning.
Responsibilities
This full-time, 12-month faculty position carries a renewable contract and is dedicated to teaching, advising, and mentoring. Responsibilities include teaching four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two in the summer. Faculty in this position will bring the business world to life in the classroom, igniting students' interest by connecting key concepts to engaging, real-world learning experiences. The Lecturer supports students in developing the foundational and applied knowledge essential to business, guiding them toward academic success and the skills that open career pathways and prepare them for bachelor's-degree completion.
Inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy is expected at Butler University. We are seeking candidates contribute to a welcoming and student-centered learning environment. Please indicate your previous experience with and commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogies in your cover letter.
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a business generalist possessing a Master's degree or higher and will have previous teaching experience. College-level or high school teaching experience is acceptable. Minimum qualifications include certifications related to teaching and/or area of expertise, knowledge and skills in accounting, economics, and business foundations. Experience or interest in teaching Excel, information technology, entrepreneurship, or the legal environment of business is a plus.
Candidates with real business experience who can connect core concepts to meaningful learning are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications
Applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts from all accredited colleges or university attended (unofficial acceptable at this stage)
• List of certifications (if applicable)
• 1- or 2-page cover letter briefly outlining teaching interests and experience
• 1-page teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., syllabi and evaluations and/or course observation letters, if applicable)
• A list of 3-5 references including name, title, and contact information.

Publications/writings samples are welcome but not required. Final round candidates will need to provide official transcripts.
Direct search inquiries to Dr. Adrianna Ernstberger (aernstbe@butler.edu) and Chair of the search committee. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The position will begin in June or July of 2026.
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job-it's an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.