SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Cox School of Business

Associate/Full Tenured Faculty Position in Strategy #700113

The Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship (MSE) Department in the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University invites applications for tenured positions at the Associate or Full Professor level in Strategy. Endowed positions are also possible. Applications from associate and full professors should demonstrate established post-tenure achievements and a robust pipeline of ongoing research. Both salary and teaching load are competitive, as is support for research and instruction. Faculty will be expected to produce high-quality research, participate in university service, and to deliver high quality instruction in courses across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, which include online teaching. The position will begin August 2026.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Strategy or a related field, demonstrated track record of high-quality research and teaching.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants should have an established publication record in top-tier academic journals, substantial teaching experience and demonstrated excellence, record of professional service and leadership in the field and promise for continued high-quality research and teaching.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until hiring is complete, with priority given to applications received by October 1, 2025. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, examples of written work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. The MSE faculty will conduct initial interviews through Zoom. Apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/171751. Any questions or inquiries may be directed to the MSE administrative assistant Jill McGinness or department chairperson Marcus Butts at mse@smu.edu

Hiring is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The Cox School is a nationally ranked business school located in Dallas, Texas, a premier business center in the U.S. The School offers a collegial working environment, generous faculty support, and outstanding facilities that include the new David B. Miller Business Quadrangle that was opened in fall 2025. The tenure-track/tenured MSE faculty consist of Marcus Butts (Chair), Gordon Walker, David Lei, Yunok Cho, Grace Ho, Maribeth Kuenzi, Robin Pinkley, Don Vandewalle, and Zhen Zhang. In the past three years, faculty members have had publications in top-tier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organization Science. 

SMU is a private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located in Dallas, SMU maintains a moderate size of about 12,000 students. SMU is designated as a preferred employer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most prolific high-tech industrial and business centers in the country. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a multi-faceted business community, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy. Dallas' quality of life is exceptional with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments and homes within walking distance of campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively short commute, and the availability of both mass transit systems and plentiful on-campus parking.

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

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