Tenure-Track Faculty - Management
Job no:
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Location: Radford
Categories: Business / Accounting / Finance, Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Academic Affairs
Title: Tenure-Track Faculty - Management
Application Review Date: December 07, 2026
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Department of Management in Radford University's AACSB-accredited Davis College of Business and Economics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in strategy, entrepreneurship, or leadership. We seek an innovative, student-focused educator with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and preparing the next generation of business leaders.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain qualifications consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards through an active program of intellectual contributions and scholarly engagement. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting and publishing scholarly research, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession.
The department particularly values candidates who can contribute to entrepreneurship education, innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in business, and experiential student learning.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to experiential learning and student engagement, particularly in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture creation. Candidates with experience developing relationships with entrepreneurs, business leaders, economic development organizations, and entrepreneurial support networks are especially encouraged to apply.
In addition to faculty responsibilities, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to serve as Director of the Venture Lab, the College of Business and Economics' center for entrepreneurship and innovation. The Venture Lab promotes entrepreneurial learning across the university, supports student venture development, connects students and faculty with the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, coordinates entrepreneurship programming and events, and serves as a resource for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Rank, salary, and any administrative appointment associated with the Venture Lab Director position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree (or completion of a post-doctoral program) in Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates must possess credentials that qualify them to serve as faculty and teach management courses in an AACSB-accredited business school.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree from an AACSB-accredited institution; substantial teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness; a research record consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications; professional experience in entrepreneurship, consulting, business leadership, or management of innovation and incubation programs; and a demonstrated commitment to leadership, experiential learning, and other high-impact educational practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must provide the following information: an application cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) professional references including both phone and email addresses for each. Letters of recommendation and transcripts will be requested from final candidates only.
Employment Conditions: Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,900 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 75 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.
Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Radford University is located near Blacksburg and Virginia Tech, and approximately 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, Radford offers the advantages of a vibrant university community surrounded by exceptional natural beauty.
The New River Valley offers an outstanding quality of life, with welcoming communities, a relatively affordable cost of living, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. From hiking and biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains to kayaking on the New River, it's a wonderful place to build both a career and a life.
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position 100% telework: No
Months per Year: 9
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty
Department: Management, Dept of
Salary: $96,039 - 140,000 (Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank)
Department Contact Name: Dale Henderson
Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5481
Department Contact Email: dahender@radford.edu
Advertised: 11 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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