"Assistant Professor of Management - IFO"

Job Description: This on campus position would require teaching a variety of courses including but not limited to: Management Principles, Entrepreneurship, Social Suitability, Business Technology, and other Management courses as needed. Delivery methods include teaching in the classroom and/or online to undergraduate and/or graduate students. Additional responsibilities include advising, student club advising, involvement in department projects and activities, representing the department at campus-wide recruiting events, and participation in campus committees. Duties also include contribution to student growth, development, and experiential learning, participation in department and institutional activities, evaluation of student performance, engagement in scholarly activities, and participation in service to the University and community. SMSU, in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region, expects faculty to engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or DBA in Management or related field. Considerations will be made for applicants expected to receive their doctoral degree within one semester of appointment.
Teaching experience in Management courses at the undergraduate level
Demonstrating teaching excellence (student evaluations required).
Professional work experience in the area of Entrepreneurship or Management
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, online and web-supported course delivery methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Written and oral communication skills.
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and business/community groups is expected

Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in entrepreneurship and management courses at the graduate level
Evidence of current scholarly activity.
Applicants can demonstrate teaching effectiveness in an online or Hyflex delivery method.
Applicants can demonstrate positive student impacts outside the classroom.
Must understand and appreciate liberal education. The University is committed to fostering a global perspective.

Priority will be given to those who apply by 2/6/26

Required Document to submit for consideration: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcript(s), Teaching Philosophy, Diversity Statement, and Student Course Evaluations.

Other Considerations: The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance. Telework (Yes/No) No

About Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.