Assistant Professor, of Management & Entrepreneurship - IFO (AA28028)

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 position supports the College of Business's undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching and advising, and includes active engagement in scholarship, continuing preparation, and service to the University, community, and discipline. A typical faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and Management, advise undergraduate majors, and may teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. Instruction may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, at the Mankato campus or the University's additional locations, as assigned. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; conduct productive research and mentor students in research; help develop strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion; and may develop external grant funding opportunities. Faculty are also expected to contribute to student growth and development and provide service to the University and community. The candidate is expected to maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business's AACSB accreditation process.

Requirements

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.
Earned terminal degree in Entrepreneurship, Management, or Business from an AACSB-accredited institution; ABD applicants are welcome but must complete the degree by August 14, 2028.
Training in Entrepreneurship that enables teaching and development of courses in entrepreneurship, innovation management, and creativity using relevant technologies and skills.
Qualifications to maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) status and contribute to the College of Business's AACSB accreditation process.

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.
Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research in management and/or entrepreneurship.
Professional experience as an entrepreneur.
Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
Demonstrated ability to navigate the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and Management.
Advise undergraduate majors.
Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at additional University locations, as assigned.
Teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
Conduct productive research and mentor students in research.
Help develop innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion.
Engage in scholarship, continuing preparation and study, and service to the University, community, and discipline.
Contribute to student growth and development.
Maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) qualification and contribute to the College's AACSB accreditation process.
Potentially develop external grant funding opportunities.

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.
Generous 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.