Assistant Professor of Management

Department

The Management department at Ole Miss has a notably successful faculty. Our faculty are part of international editorial boards and the leadership for the Southern Management Association. In the last five years, our faculty have published in Academy of Management Journal, Strategy Management Journal, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Research Methods, Journal of International Business Studies and Organization Science.

Incoming faculty are expected to continue this productivity and can expect robust support to do so.

The University of Mississippi is situated in Oxford, MS, an extraordinarily livable city featuring all that is best about living in the South. Oxford is a one‑hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize‑winning author William Faulkner. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in publications such as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ/ESPN and USA Today, which rated Oxford as the best college town in the country in 2021 and 2024.

The community hosts numerous annual events, including the Oxford Film Festival, the Double Decker Arts Festival, and performances through the Gertrude

C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Residents also enjoy a thriving local music scene, outstanding restaurants, and abundant recreational opportunities. Salary for this position is competitive and complemented by Oxford’s relatively low cost of living, providing an exceptional quality of life for faculty and their families (approximately 45% lower than the Washington, DC area).

The Management Department of the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a faculty position in OB/HR/Management at our main campus in Oxford, Mississippi. This is a tenure‑track position beginning Fall 2027, and is open for the rank of Assistant Professor of Management.

Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate, MBA, and/or doctoral‑level courses in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and related areas consistent with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active research agenda with the potential to publish in high‑quality scholarly journals, and to provide service to the university and the profession. The normal teaching load for a research‑active faculty member is 2/2 (6 credit hours per semester, Fall and Spring) with the option to teach intersession, summer courses and/or online courses for additional pay subject to course and funding availability.

To be considered for this position, the applicant must have an earned doctorate degree (or hold ABD status with expected degree completion prior to August 2027) in Management or a related discipline. Applicants should possess a track record of original research and publication in elite management journals and must demonstrate a commitment to world‑class scholarship, effective teaching, and service.

Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate, MBA, and/or doctoral‑level courses in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and related areas consistent with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active research agenda with the potential to publish in high‑quality scholarly journals, and to provide service to the university and the profession.

PhD:
Management (Required)

Related Experience

Interview Requirements:
Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.