The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in Strategy to begin August 2026. The selected candidate will be expected to publish high-impact research in top-tier Management journals. New hires typically teach our capstone undergraduate strategy course in their first years (usually a single prep) and can later teach courses in the MBA or PhD programs. This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person 

Department Description: 

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is a supportive and productive group of 40 faculty members (19 tenure-track and 21 term), currently chaired by Scott Johnson. With research interests spanning the areas of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, HR, OB, and Healthcare Management, our faculty have published research in a wide variety of top journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, and Healthcare Management. The department also offers a Masters in Entrepreneurship and PhD programs in Management as well as Entrepreneurship. 

Application Instructions 

To apply for this position, please follow the application link, click “Apply,” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application/Cover Letter (this should include summary research and teaching statements)
3. Contact information for three references 

For more information regarding the posted position, please contact the Chair of the search committee, Laura D’Oria, at ldoria@iastate.edu. 

Full consideration will be given to applications received before August 11. Review of applications will begin on August 11, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

1. PhD in Management, Strategy, or related field prior to starting the position.
2. Demonstrated ability to produce strong scholarly research.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
4. Must meet the college’s standards to be Scholarly Academic Qualified under AACSB Accreditation standards. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. A record of publications in high-quality journals and papers presented at major conferences.
2. Significant research in progress targeted at top Management journals.
3. A record of high-quality teaching in the area of Strategy.
4. Evidence of engagement with and service to the profession and field.