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 such publications as The New York Times , Southern Living , Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ.

ESPN and USA Today 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).

Job Summary:

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.

Job Description:

Duties:
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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

The anticipated starting date is August 2027. Applications will be considered immediately. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is achieved.

Apply online (only) at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Applications cannot be accepted in any other format .Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and evidence of effective teaching. At least three references will be required from candidates invited to campus. For additional information, contact Dr. Walter Davis, Chair Search Committee, 345 Holman Hall, School of Business Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677 ( wddavis ).Join

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Job Responsibilities:

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…