TT Assistant/Associate Professor of Strategy/Entrepreneruship

Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

Department: Management Department

The Department of Management in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in Strategic Management, including Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management. We will consider ABD applicants who are near completion, assistant professors, or associate professors. The minimum requirement is a PhD in management, entrepreneurship, or a related area, with a demonstrated research track record of publications commensurate with rank at an AAU and AACSB-accredited business school. We expect a start date of August 2026.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a productive, high-potential, and active research record in strategic management broadly defined. Collaborative work with faculty and doctoral students is expected. Experience guiding doctoral student dissertations is preferred.

Key skills sought include expertise and emerging leadership in strategy research, including technology and innovation, as well as proven teaching abilities at all levels and collegiality in service roles. Mentorship of doctoral students and publishing in top-tier journals are prioritized. We desire candidates who will help achieve our goal of becoming a top-20 management department in terms of research excellence and instructional program innovation.

Our faculty in strategy contribute significant scholarly research and innovative instructional programs addressing cutting edge organizations, new forms of organizing, flexible and nimble organizations, organizations in the information age, creativity, and the idea economy. Faculty in the strategy group have published in the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and other prestigious journals.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in management, entrepreneurship, or closely related areas. ABD applicants who expect to complete their PhD by August 2026 are also eligible to apply.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Evidence of research productivity and potential, including publications in top tier journals in strategic management and/or entrepreneurship and work in progress. Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Evidence of collegiality and willingness to serve in service roles and to mentor doctoral students will also be considered.

Application Materials: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness

For full consideration, applications should be completed by September 30, but they will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applicants are expected to be available no later than August 2026. Teaching load and salary are competitive. Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7543. Finalists will be required to provide three letters of recommendation, emailed directly to Percrecia Eubanks at peubanks@missouri.edu.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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