The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applicants for
two full-time tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2027. For the first faculty position, we seek candidates with teaching interests in strategic management and research interests in strategic management and/or entrepreneurship. Primary teaching responsibilities include our undergraduate strategic management capstone course, with additional teaching possible at the MBA or doctoral level. The second position is open regarding teaching and research interests.
Responsibilities: This first Assistant Professor position is responsible for teaching interests in strategic management and research interests in strategic management and/or entrepreneurship. Primary teaching responsibilities include our undergraduate strategic management capstone course, with additional teaching possible at the MBA or doctoral level. The second position is open regarding teaching and research interests.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates should have a doctorate in management or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree will be completed prior to start date.
- Experience leading classroom learning; one anticipated curriculum area is strategic management while a second area is open.
- An established research agenda as well as potential for scholarship to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates should have the ability to publish in top-tier peer reviewed academic journals and have an active research agenda.
- We seek candidates who have good communication skills, demonstrated commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, and a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Prior industry work experience is beneficial.
Salary Range: $165,000-180,000
Application Process: Candidates should upload: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and the names and e-mail addresses of four references through the VCU Jobs website. Reference letters will be requested by the search committee only
for the short-listed candidates. Only complete applications that meet the required qualifications will be considered. For additional information, please contact search committee chair Dr. Blakley Davis: bcdavis@vcu.edu .
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 4, 2027.
Additional Information: Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure: Tenure Track
Months: 9 months
Contact InformationContact Name: Dr. Blakley Davis
Contact Email: bcdavis@vcu.edu
