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Posted: 07-Aug-25
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: Job ID# 56725
Job Description
The Department of Management in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in Strategic Management, including Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management. We will consider ABD applicants who are near completion, assistant professors, or associate professors. The minimum requirement is a PhD in management, entrepreneurship, or a related area, with a demonstrated research track record of publications commensurate with rank at an AAU and AACSB-accredited business school. We expect a start date of August 2026.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a productive, high-potential, and active research record in strategic management broadly defined. Collaborative work with faculty and doctoral students is expected. Experience guiding doctoral student dissertations is preferred.
Key skills sought include expertise and emerging leadership in strategy research, including technology and innovation, as well as proven teaching abilities at all levels and collegiality in service roles. Mentorship of doctoral students and publishing in top-tier journals are prioritized. We desire candidates who will help achieve our goal of becoming a top-20 management department in terms of research excellence and instructional program innovation.
Our faculty in strategy contribute significant scholarly research and innovative instructional programs addressing cutting edge organizations, new forms of organizing, flexible and nimble organizations, organizations in the information age, creativity, and the idea economy. Faculty in the strategy group have published in the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and other prestigious journals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in management, entrepreneurship, or closely related areas. ABD applicants who expect to complete their PhD by August 2026 are also eligible to apply.
Candidates will be evaluated on: Evidence of research productivity and potential, including publications in top tier journals in strategic management and/or entrepreneurship and work in progress. Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Evidence of collegiality and willingness to serve in service roles and to mentor doctoral students will also be considered.
Application Materials
Application Materials: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
For full consideration, applications should be completed by September 30, but they will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applicants are expected to be available no later than August 2026. Teaching load and salary are competitive. Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7543. Finalists will be required to provide three letters of recommendation, emailed directly to Percrecia Eubanks at peubanks@missouri.edu.
We would like to invite you to visit our careers site to complete your application.
DIRECTIONS:
- Select the link to access our careers site. https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U
- Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one.
- Search for Job ID#: 56725
- Review the job description and select the Apply for Job button to begin your application.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. John Schaubroeck, Search Committee Chair (jschaubroeck@missouri.edu) OR
Dr. Christopher Robert, Management Department Chair (robertc@missouri.edu)
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.