Assistant Professor - Management

Grand Valley State University's Department of Management in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for a faculty position beginning in Fall 2026. The open position is for an Assistant Professor. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in a business field from an AACSB or equivalently accredited institution by August 2026. Applicants must be interested in teaching Business Analytics in both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as conducting research centered around Business Analytics. Salary is competitive.

The Seidman College of Business, fully accredited by AACSB International, values and supports a blend of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity. The atmosphere is highly collegial, with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. The Grand Rapids community is vibrant with significant leisure-time activities.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $135,000; commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

• The typical teaching load is nine credit hours per semester.
• Effective teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels (MBA & EMBA), as well as providing service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Research and scholarship that meets AACSB standards.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree from an AACSB or equivalent accredited institution by August 2026. Current ABD candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in Data Analytics.
• Demonstrated potential for research consistent with the college's mission.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Relevant industry experience.
• Experience with experiential learning and community-based projects.
• Ability to teach at the graduate level.
• Experience with SAP®.

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. Upload the following in PDF format: cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial Ph.D. and/or terminal degree transcripts, teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence, research interests and sample of completed or in-progress research work. If selected, provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references and official transcripts. Application deadline: November 3, 2025, for full consideration.