Postdoctoral Fellowship in Business Ethics - College of Business

The John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Business Ethics. This innovative program aims to train a new generation of philosophically-minded business ethicists, fostering rigorous scholarship and teaching excellence. The program is designed to support early-career scholars in developing their research portfolios, teaching expertise, and professional networks in the field of business ethics.

Responsibilities

Research: Publish or make significant headway to publish an article in a top-tier journal such as Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, or Business Ethics Journal Review during the fellowship.

Teaching: Teach a 1/1 course load (one course per semester) in business ethics or related fields, with the opportunity to develop and deliver field-specific courses.

Professional Development: Participate in a visitor series featuring prominent business ethicists or management scholars each semester, who will advise fellows, review their work, and facilitate professional connections.

Program Contribution: Contribute to the program’s goal of active research and teaching contributions in business ethics.

Program Features

Mentorship and Networking: Engage with distinguished visiting scholars each semester to receive feedback on research and build professional relationships.

Funding: One year appointment with possibility of reappointment dependent on funding and performance for a maximum of three years.

Expected Outputs:

Links to all articles published during the fellowship.

Author details, titles, and abstracts for any articles awaiting publication.

Share syllabi with the broader business ethics community for courses developed and taught.

Summaries of professionalization activities, including conferences, workshops, and other relevant engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in ethics, philosophy, management, economics, or a related field, conferred by the start of the fellowship.

Demonstrated potential for high-impact research in business ethics, with a strong philosophical foundation.

Commitment to teaching excellence and curriculum development in business ethics.

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment.

Required Qualifications

PhD defense date scheduled in ethics, philosophy, management, economics, or a related field, conferred by the start of the fellowship. A JD is acceptable.

Potential for high-impact research in business ethics, with a strong philosophical foundation.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

A cover letter outlining research interests and teaching philosophy.

A current CV.

A writing sample (published or unpublished article).

Contact information for three professional references.

A brief statement (500 words or less) on how the candidate’s research aligns with the program’s mission to train philosophically-minded business ethicists.

Applications should be submitted to by June 15, 2025.

About the John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Located at West Virginia University, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics is a leader in innovative business education and research. The College is committed to advancing ethical scholarship and preparing future leaders to address complex challenges in business and society.

For inquiries, contact Christopher Freiman at .