Cleveland State University
Assistant Professor

Management

Job Summary:
The Management Department in the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management beginning August 18, 2025. Specific background in Strategic Management or other related management disciplines. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Duties: Teach 15-16 credit hours (onsite, off-site, and online) per academic year at the Undergraduate or Graduate levels; perform research consistent with college expectations; and participate in department-, college-, and university-level service activities.

Minimums Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree or ‘ABD’ in Management or equivalent discipline from an AACSB or equivalent accredited university – Appropriate terminal degree completed by August 1, 2025. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor until the Doctorate is completed (and must be completed within the first year of employment at CSU);

A primary interest and experience in teaching Strategic Management courses, and evidence of having taught least 2 (two) sections of relevant courses;

Candidates must be research active.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience teaching strategy or related courses at an AACSB accredited university;

A research record demonstrating impact on the field of strategic management or one that demonstrates the potential for impact.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23811. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by April 21, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Sorin Valcea at s.valcea@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Evidence of Teaching Experience

Teaching Statement

Research Statement

Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.