Assistant Professor of Management - Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate-level courses in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship; other teaching assignments may be at the undergraduate or graduate level in management-related classes (e.g., Principles of Management). The standard teaching load is 9 hours per semester (three courses). Candidates must maintain an active research agenda and meet university service requirements.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Management or Business Administration from an AACSB-accredited institution with an emphasis in strategic management, entrepreneurship, or a related discipline. Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will also be considered if in a position to complete their degree no later than the start date. Candidates must be able to publish in peer-reviewed management journals and have experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Candidates must satisfy AACSB requirements to achieve and/or maintain Scholarly Academic status. Candidates must be committed to working for the professional success of all students.

Applications must include the following: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 4) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, 5) Statement of Research Philosophy, 6) Unofficial Transcripts, and 7) contact information for 3-5 professional references (submit reference information under “Other Documents-1”). Complete applications will ONLY be accepted online.

Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri, the state's third-largest city and the gateway to the colorful Ozarks. The area offers a high quality of life, featuring abundant recreational opportunities and an attractive cost of living. Missouri State University's College of Business is the largest in the region. In addition to housing the Masters in Health Administration program, the Management Department also oversees undergraduate majors in Entertainment Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, and  Management & Leadership, and supports the Masters in Business Administration program.

Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution.

Address inquiries to Dr. Kanu Priya, Search Committee Chair, at KanuPriya@MissouriState.edu