Assistant Professor of Management

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

3d•$165,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking to fill two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2027. The first position requires teaching interests in strategic management and research interests in strategic management and/or entrepreneurship, with primary teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate strategic management capstone course and potential teaching at the MBA or doctoral level. The second position has open teaching and research interests. VCU is an innovative public R1 research university located in Richmond, Virginia, fostering a community that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The School of Business is AACSB accredited and offers a wide range of programs, with strong ties to the Richmond community and opportunities for research and partnership. The Management and Entrepreneurship Department has 14 full-time faculty actively engaged in research and teaching across undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and Ph.D. programs.

Requirements

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 the 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to publish in top-tier peer reviewed academic journals and have an active research agenda.
Good communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.
A desire to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Prior industry work experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Teaching interests in strategic management and research interests in strategic management and/or entrepreneurship.
Primary teaching responsibilities include our undergraduate strategic management capstone course.
Additional teaching possible at the MBA or doctoral level.
The second position is open regarding teaching and research interests.