Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Innovation (Open Rank)

University of North Carolina Greensboro • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism (MEHT) in the Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in Innovation. The position will commence on August 1, 2026, at the rank of either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, contingent upon qualifications. This is not a remote work position and upon hire, those selected must reside in North Carolina or within a reasonable commuting distance of it. Performance expectations include: a) teaching via face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats; b) conducting research in innovation leading to publications in elite (e.g., FT 50 and CABS/AJG 4*) and very high-quality (e.g., CABS/AJG 4) refereed journals; and c) participating in professional, university, school, and department/program service. We are seeking teaching coverage in any of the following areas: innovation, innovation strategy, and principles of innovation. Online teaching is a requirement of this position, thus experience and a strong interest in online teaching will be considered.

Requirements

• A PhD from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited business school in Innovation or a related discipline with a concentration in Innovation.
• For appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor: ABD candidates may be considered if they expect completion of their PhD by August 1, 2026.
• For appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor: a strong record of published research on innovation topics in elite and premier journals is required.
• Sufficient record of scholarly publications to be appointed with tenure.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to tie teaching and research to key elements of the university's mission (problem solving, innovation, globalization, sustainability, and ethics).
• Related business experience and experiential teaching through student consulting projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach via face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Conduct research in innovation leading to publications in elite and high-quality refereed journals.
• Participate in professional, university, school, and department/program service.
• Provide teaching coverage in innovation, innovation strategy, and principles of innovation.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary with experience.
• Tenure-track position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree