Assistant/Associate Professor of Management, College of Business

The College of Business at University of Montana is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in Management at the assistant or associate professor level, with a fall 2022 start date. Applicants will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and master’s levels, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in professional and service activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Management or Business (with a management or strategy major/emphasis) from a school accredited by AACSB International prior to the starting date of employment.
• Demonstrated potential to publish or recent peer-reviewed journal publications in fields of expertise and an active, ongoing research agenda.
• Teaching experience or interest in strategic management/strategy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching quality demonstrated by recent teaching evaluations and/or awards.
• Teaching experience or interest entrepreneurship or operations
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of diverse students (e.g., Native Americans, first generation college students, non-traditional aged students, military veterans).
• Relevant business work experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage the business community

Appointment to the rank of associate professor requires research publications and years of teaching service at an AACSB accredited institution commensurate with the rank of associate professor. Salary is dependent on qualifications and is comparable with peer universities in the region.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

About the Management Programs and College of Business

The UM Management programs consist of a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration. The management faculty take a collaborative and responsive approach to supporting the success of our students, including mentoring students via student clubs and extra-curricular activities. We pride ourselves on our rigorous and relevant curriculum, which prepares students for careers in a wide range of management roles. We strive to create and maintain partnerships with companies in Missoula and throughout the region to provide the best opportunities for our students.

The College of Business creates transformative, integrated, and student-centric learning experiences, propelling our students to make immediate and sustained impact on business and society. We nurture our students’ innate work ethic to develop confident problem solvers and ethical decision makers. We pursue thought leadership and collectively create opportunities for a better life for our students, faculty, and staff. The College is one of the largest professional academic units on campus and is accredited by the AACSB at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College is tied as the best business school in the Big Sky Conference.

About UM and Missoula

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

The University of Montana is one of the nation's outstanding public universities, committed to liberal arts education, research, and strong professional programs. It is located in Missoula, a cosmopolitan Rocky Mountain community, often singled out in national publications for its quality of life. The vibrant downtown community embraces the state’s most sophisticated music and art scene.

Missoula is set right in the middle of the mountains and the rivers of western Montana. Downhill skiers enjoy fantastic snow and 2,600 feet of continuous vertical terrain 15 miles away at Montana Snowbowl. Great hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and rock-climbing opportunities are all just minutes away. The Clark Fork runs right through downtown, with Brennan’s Wave the center of attraction for kayakers. Downstream there’s the famous Alberton Gorge, which offers whitewater fun. Upstream is the Blackfoot River, popular for fly fishing, rafting, canoeing, and tubing. South of Missoula the Bitterroot River is a beautiful scenic float.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • College of Business
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube
• City of Missoula
  • Destination Missoula
  • Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
• State of Montana
  • Visit Montana

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: January 9, 2022.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Montana Jobs website at https://umjobs.silkroad.com . For best consideration, applications and should be received by date above. Position is open until filled, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit all application materials to be considered for the positions. Complete applications must include:

• Cover letter addressing the qualifications, including a brief statement of research and teaching interests
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Graduate unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts required for hire.)
• Summary of recent teaching evaluations
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular