Assistant Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship - IFO (AA28011)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. The role supports the College of Business’s undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching and advising, scholarship, continuing preparation, and service to the University, community, and discipline. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in operations management, business statistics, and data analysis. Courses may be delivered in person, in hybrid formats, or online, across 5-week, 8-week, and 16-week terms. A typical faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year. Teaching may include other areas as assigned and qualified, at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at additional University locations. The faculty member will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; conduct research and mentor students in research; advise undergraduate business students; and help develop strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion. The position may also involve developing external grant funding opportunities. The candidate must maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process. Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, continuing preparation and study, contributions to student growth and development, and service to the University and community.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics from an AACSB-accredited institution. ABD applicants are welcome but must complete the degree by August 14, 2028.
Ability to design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in operations management, business statistics, and data analysis in in-person, hybrid, and online formats and across 5-week, 8-week, and 16-week terms.
Ability to use standard statistical software packages, such as SPSS, Excel, and R, for data analysis.
Ability to maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s AACSB accreditation process.
Ability to advise undergraduate business students.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Evidence of teaching experience in the discipline at the college or university level.
Ability to apply best teaching practices across multiple modalities.
Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or through online course delivery.
Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in operations management, business statistics, and data analysis.
Design and deliver courses in in-person, hybrid, and online formats across 5-week, 8-week, and 16-week terms.
Use standard statistical software packages, such as SPSS, Excel, and R, for data analysis.
Advise undergraduate business students.
Maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s AACSB accreditation process.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
Conduct research productively and mentor students in research.
Contribute to student growth and development, and provide service to the University, community, and discipline.
Help develop strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion.
May develop external grant funding opportunities and teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents. Specific eligibility and coverage may vary by position, classification, and collective bargaining agreement.