The Department of Management in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a recently approved, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2024. The successful candidate for this position will regularly publish high-quality research related to strategic management. The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate and/or graduate management courses in the areas of strategic management while engaging in service at various levels appropriate for this rank. Additionally, this applicant will have an interest in supporting initiatives of the university, college, and department related to various areas of management.
About the Department of Management
The Department of Management is a highly collegial and intellectually vibrant group of approximately 30 full-time faculty. The department offers a B.B.A. in Management (with concentrations in Entrepreneurial Studies and Human Resources); provides substantial support to the college's M.B.A. program; and serves as the home of the new, university-wide minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
The Department of Management is interested in selecting a faculty member who will add to its highly collegial culture and contribute to the advancement of the department and college as the university transitions to a top-tier research institution while retaining a focus on high-quality teaching.
Successful applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Business, Management, Strategic Management, or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution by the date of hire.
- A history of, or strong potential for, publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed management journals.
- Experience, or strong potential for, high-quality teaching of strategic management or related courses at the undergraduate level.
- A record of service commensurate with experience.
Successful applicants may also possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Evidence of publishing in top-tier scholarly journals.
- Experience teaching in an online or hybrid format.
- Experience, or strong potential for, high-quality teaching of strategic management or related courses at the graduate level.
- A record of industry experience.
About Texas State University
Texas State University, located along the beautiful San Marcos River, is in the center of Texas's innovation corridor. The city of San Marcos is home to the university, which is 25 miles south of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of the San Marcos River and nearby access to two major airports. With more than 39,000 students, Texas State is among the 50 largest public universities in the nation. Texas State's enrollment of minority students accounts for over 50% of the student population, and Hispanic-student enrollment accounts for over 35% of the student body. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of 30 institutions nationally to receive the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in recognition of efforts to accelerate the success of Hispanic students in higher education.
About the McCoy College of Business
The McCoy College of Business provides student-centered undergraduate and master's programs that produce graduates with the skills and experience to compete responsibly, professionally, and successfully in dynamic business environments. Nationally acclaimed faculty, extraordinary community partners, and industrious students collaborate to solve business challenges through applied research. As an AACSB-accredited institution with over 4,500 students, the McCoy College of Business emphasizes innovation, experiential learning, student-focused engagement, research, and service as it educates the next generation of global business leaders.
Application Procedure
Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/43298.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by September 24, 2023:
- Cover letter (that clearly describes how each required qualification is met)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (that details research program and goals)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (a summary of teaching evaluations is preferred)
- List of three references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts
Letters of reference are not required at this stage. Letters will be requested at a later stage in the search process. Additionally, the selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Corey Fox, Search Committee Chair, at corey.fox@txstate.edu.
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Corey Fox
Associate Professor
Texas State University
San Marcos TX
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