State University Faculty - Assistant/Associate Professor of Management

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor of Management. This is a full-time fixed-term position within the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources and will start on August 17, 2026. Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment. Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 8,000 post-traditional learners, the majority of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2025 in the Midwest USA, and ranked # 1 in Minnesota). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. The university strategic plan, “Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Social Mobility,” provides a framework for achieving our mission by focusing on student success, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement. Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website. The College of Business & Management, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a catalyst for positive change, a beacon of hope, and an institution promoting lifelong learning where learners become passionate citizens and ethical leaders capable of transforming their communities. The College transforms lives by providing equitable access to a high-quality, affordable business education. With a commitment to inclusion and civic engagement, we engage our diverse learners in acquiring the skills and knowledge required to drive organizational evolution. The College hosts five departments that serve approximately 2,300 full-time and part-time students with 35 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 129 community or adjunct faculty, 8 academic advising staff, and five staff. The Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Department at Metropolitan State is a leader in management education in the region and is positioned to help prepare students for the future of business and management positions.

Requirements

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in management, or closely related field. Advanced ABD students will be considered with the degree conferred before July 1, 2026.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in teaching management-related courses at the university level, with a record of excellence.
Record of active involvement and excellence in scholarly work.
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to work in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse community of employees and students.
Excellent reputation working with students and providing trusted guidance to young adults.
Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Minnesota and teach face-to-face courses.

Nice To Haves

Completed doctoral degree from an accredited institution
Specialization in Strategy, Management, Organizational Behaviors, or a closely related field is preferred.
Minimum of one year of teaching experience (or a minimum of 5 university-level sections), of management courses at the university level, with a record of excellence.
Evidence of effective teaching in multiple areas of management, including principles of management, organizational behavior, strategy, business ethics, and/or courses with a specific emphasis or focus on DEI/ESG
Evidence of outstanding research or scholarly accomplishments.
Experience delivering courses in multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and fully online.
Experience with assessment/accreditation.

Responsibilities

Teach Management courses (e.g., principles of management, organizational behavior, strategy, business ethics, and/or courses with a specific emphasis or focus on DEI/ESG, effectively at the undergraduate level.
Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement.
Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
Contribute to student growth and development through engagement in service to the department and college.
Demonstrate a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Deliver courses via multiple formats, times, and locations, including classroom and online, daytime and/or evening, and at multiple locations throughout the Twin Cities area.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents