Assistant Professor of Business – Strategic Management emphasis

Overview

The Management and Marketing Department at Utah Tech University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Strategic Business, to start Fall Semester 2026. The Management program supports the College of Business core requirements and develops graduates with value-added skills and applicable knowledge in highly interactive, student-oriented learning environments. This position is open to specialization, with a preference for an interest in Strategic Business.

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• Design and teach courses in Strategic Business, Small Business Management, International Business, and other related business areas at lower and upper undergraduate levels as assigned. Base job workload is 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Counsel/advise students majoring in management and related areas.
• Maintain regular office hours and be available to students and other faculty.
• Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings; collaborate with other faculty in program management; and adhere to university policies.
• Serve on university, division, and/or department committees as assigned.
• Perform other faculty duties as prescribed by AACSB accreditation standards for Scholarly Academic (SA) faculty.

• Terminal degree in Management or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Applicants who are advanced ABD candidates will also be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2026.
• Experience in small business creation, management, and funding is preferred.
• Successful teaching experience at college or university level.
• Demonstrated potential to produce high quality, peer-reviewed research.
• Ability to develop innovative curricula, appropriate course content, and teach in a variety of teaching situations.
• Ability to work well with students and other faculty members.
• Knowledge and experience of assessment and accreditation standards.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $91,000-$96,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

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Application review begins October 27, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate’s teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all requested documents when you submit your application.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office .

Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success with an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas.

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