"Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Innovation (Open Rank)"

The Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism (MEHT) in the Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in Innovation. The position will commence on August 1, 2026, at the rank of either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, contingent upon qualifications. This is not a remote work position and upon hire, those selected must reside in North Carolina or within a reasonable commuting distance of it.

Performance expectations include: a) teaching via face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats; b) conducting research in innovation leading to publications in elite (e.g., FT 50 and CABS/AJG 4*) and very high-quality (e.g., CABS/AJG 4) refereed journals; and c) participating in professional, university, school, and department/program service. We are seeking teaching coverage in any of the following areas: innovation, innovation strategy, and principles of innovation. Online teaching is a requirement of this position, thus experience and a strong interest in online teaching will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited business school in Innovation. Alternatively, the PhD may be in a related discipline such as Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Management if there was a concentration in Innovation OR the individual has prior teaching or research in the area of Innovation.

• For appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor: Individuals who are ABD may be considered if they expect completion of their PhD by August 1, 2026.
• For appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor: There should be a strong record of published research on innovation topics in elite (CABS/AJG 4*; FT 50) and premier (CABS/AJG 4) journals. Candidates must have a sufficient record of scholarly publications to be appointed with tenure.

Preferred Qualifications: The ability to tie one’s teaching and research to key elements of our mission (problem solving, innovation, globalization, sustainability, and ethics) will be considered positively. We shall also positively consider related business experience and experiential teaching through student consulting projects, but these are not requirements for the positions.

For more information and to apply, please access our announcement through the UNCG SpartanTalent system at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/3259. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.

AA/EOE: UNCG is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please email us at askeeo@uncg.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified prior to start date. UNCG participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.