Assistant Professor of Practice in Management

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Practice in Management

Requisition
202600051F

Rank
Assistant Professor of Practice

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College
College of Business Administration

Department
Dept of Management & Marketing

Open Date
04/14/2026

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46826

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Irfan Ahmed

Title
Chair, Department of Management and Marketing
COBA -2056
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2056

Contact Phone
(936) 294-1276

Contact Email
irfanahmed@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of Management and Marketing for both face-to-face classes on the Huntsville campus, and online classes. Participate in departmental administrative activities as directed by the department chair. Plays an executive role in the development and maintenance of the COBA Master’s in Leadership program, including planning, development of curriculum, and developing industry linkages to propagate the program in the region.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Master’s degree in Management from an AACSB accredited institution, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in related courses.

Experience Required for the Position

Significant industry experience.

Other Requirements for the Position

Experience in teaching and in developing new course programming desirable.

Special Instructions Summary

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Reference Contact Information
• Teaching Evaluations

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 3