Assistant Professor of Management (tenure-track)

The Department of Management in the College of Business at Missouri State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Strategic Management, commencing Fall 2022. Highly qualified applicants will have the ability to teach in a secondary management discipline and demonstrate the potential to meet the AACSB's scholarly academic faculty qualification status. Likewise, a commitment to working in diverse environments and with students from diverse backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Management from an AACSB-accredited institution, emphasizing strategic management or related field (and conferred by August 2022 at the latest).

About Us

The Department of Management

Committed to student success, research, and engagement, our dedicated faculty offers their expertise in the areas of entertainment management, entrepreneurship, management, and health administration.

The College of Business

Servicing 5,000+ majors and holding AACSB accreditation, our College of Business is the largest in the state.

Missouri State University

With 26,000+ students, MSU ranks as the second-largest university in the state. As a public affairs university, MSU emphasizes ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement as critical elements of its overall mission.

Springfield, MO – The Queen City of the Ozarks

MSU’s home and the ‘birthplace of Route 66’, Springfield is Missouri’s third-largest city and the gateway to the colorful Ozark Mountains. Springfield and its environs offer a high quality of life, an attractive cost of living, and abundant recreational options nested within prominent commercial and entertainment hubs. Additionally, its airport (SGF) connects to major cities.

The Application

Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/56353. Complete applications must include (1) Cover letter, (2) CV, (3) statement of research interests, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) evidence of teaching ability, (6) unofficial transcripts, and (7) contact information of three professional references. Confidential references will be contacted for only those candidates moving forward in the process. Cover letters should state the applicant’s interest in Missouri State University.

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/minority/female/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity employer and institution. We encourage applications from all interested minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sexual orientation/gender identity. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Address inquiries to Dr. Jason DeBode, Search Committee Chair, 417-836-5415, JasonDeBode@missouristate.edu