Assistant Professor of Management - IFO

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Management - IFO

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN

Full time, Job Exempt, Unclassified – Unlimited Academic

This on‑campus position requires teaching a variety of courses including Management Principles, Entrepreneurship, Social Suitability, Business Technology, and other Management courses as needed. Courses may be delivered in the classroom and/or online to undergraduate and/or graduate students. Additional responsibilities include advising students, advising student clubs, participating in department projects and activities, representing the department at campus‑wide recruiting events, and serving on campus committees.

Duties also include contributing to student growth and experiential learning, evaluating student performance, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in service to the university and community. The university expects faculty to engage in regional service, education, or study as part of their community‑service responsibility.

• Ph.D. or DBA in Management or related field (or expected to receive within one semester of appointment)
• Teaching experience in Management courses at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated teaching excellence (student evaluations required)
• Professional work experience in the area of Entrepreneurship or Management
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, online and web‑supported course delivery methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and business/community groups

• Teaching experience in entrepreneurship and management courses at the graduate level
• Evidence of current scholarly activity
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in an online or Hyflex delivery method
• Positive student impacts outside the classroom
• Understanding and appreciation of liberal education and global perspective

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Transcript(s)
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity Statement
• Student Course Evaluations

Priority will be given to those who apply by 2/6/26.

Includes 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave, low‑cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans, pre‑tax medical and dental expense accounts, dependent care accounts, employer‑paid life insurance, short and long‑term disability, professional development, and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents.

08‑17‑2026

Open: 01‑15‑2026 Close: 08‑16‑2026

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal‑opportunity educator and employer. SMSU maintains compliance with the federal Title IX law, Minnesota statutes, and other policies. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of sex, gender, disability, or other protected status. Women, diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affictive Action Office. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1‑800‑627‑3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.