University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Professor

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Management

FTE: Full-time or part-time: Full Time

Salary Range: $145,000-$170,000

Position #00350296 – Requisition #37354

Join the University of Colorado Denver

The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for one full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position(s) in Management, with an emphasis in Strategic Management or Organization Theory (or related field). The start date for the position(s) is August 2026.

What you will do:

The successful candidate is expected to maintain a track record of high-quality peer-reviewed published academic research in their field. The position consists of 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service. The normal teaching load is 4 courses per academic year. This is typically reduced to 3 courses during the initial years of the appointment. Classes may be on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format, depending on departmental or program needs.

About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. 

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Business School brings together a world-class faculty, engaged students, and influential business partners. With undergraduate and graduate classes offered during the day, in the evening, and online, the Business School is the largest graduate school of business in the region and the first choice of business professionals. More information about the Business School may be found at https://business.ucdenver.edu/.

The Management area has a vibrant research faculty. Full-time tenure track faculty include David Chandler, Vinit Desai, Cyrus Dioun, Kyle Ehrhardt, Michelle Marks, Kelly See, and Traci Sitzmann. The Management Program supports the MBA program and offers an MS in Management with three distinct specializations and the BSBA emphases in Management and Human Resource Management. More information on Management area faculty can be found at: https://business.ucdenver.edu/faculty-research/management

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Management or a related field from an AACSB accredited (or equivalent) university prior to the position's start date.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated effectiveness in research, as evidenced by publications in refereed journals, presentations at academic conferences, and/or other intellectual contributions.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, as supported by teaching experience (as an independent instructor or teaching assistant) and student evaluations.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate is expected to reside in the Denver metro area

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by August 21, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

Questions should be directed to Professor Vinit Desai, Vinit.Desai@ucdenver.edu.