Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship/Strategic Management - Department of Management
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration
Working Title:
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management - Department of Management
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Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Business
Department: 100777 - Management
Pay Band: N/A
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
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Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date:09/01/2026
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General Information:The Department of Management in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position with a focus in entrepreneurship and/or strategy to begin in Fall 2027. Advanced assistant professors are also encouraged to apply.
About the Department:
The Department of Management is an academic unit within the College of Business, comprising 22 full-time faculty members. The department has over 800 management majors in three concentrations (Management Consulting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management), and the department supports the college by providing core business classes in Strategic Management, Interpersonal Skills, and Principles of Management. Departmental faculty members closely collaborate with the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship.
The department places primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include engaging classroom experiences, business case studies, hands‑on projects, and laboratory exercises designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments.
In addition to their high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in delivering the Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA, and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the business community in Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., and interact regularly with members of the department's advisory board.
Duties and Responsibilities:The primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research, as well as engage in academic and community service for the department, college, university, and the profession. The department fosters a collegial and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development.
Qualifications:A Ph.D. in Business Administration or a closely related field is required (a doctorate degree from a business program must be from an AACSB-accredited business school). Applicants who are ABD will be considered with the requirement of degree in hand by December of 2027. We are seeking a candidate who can teach courses in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management. The…
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