"Assistant Professor of Practice in Management"

Assistant Professor of Practice in Management

The Cameron School of Business, UNCW, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice position in International Management. This is a professional faculty role, initially offered as a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal indefinitely for longer contract periods.

The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative, and effective teacher capable of contributing to the school's undergraduate level and/or master's level programs in the Management area.

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate level courses in international management with crossover to other areas of management including organizational behavior and human resources, conducting scholarly activities sufficient to maintain professional qualification, which may include active portfolio of professional engagement activities, quality peer-reviewed publications, student advising, and collegial service to advance the mission of the department, school, and university. This position is expected to teach seven courses (21 credit hours) per academic year and produce at least one publication over each 5 years employed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D., DBA, or an equivalent terminal degree in Management or a closely related discipline from a nationally accredited institution.
• In exceptional circumstances, a combination of advanced graduate education, relevant certifications or licensure, and significant experience at the highest levels of professional practice may be considered in lieu of a terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Evidence of successful teaching at the university level (undergrad and/or graduate in international management with crossover in other HR/OB, management, and/or related areas, and professional experience in applied areas of international management or related field
• Proven excellence in teaching as well as success in applied scholarship, consulting, and/or professional/quality peer-reviewed research.
• Significant professional leadership experience in corporate, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and/or global organizations.
• Experience teaching across multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online) and in mentoring students.
• Demonstrated ability to engage the business community, build partnerships, and integrate practice into the classroom.
• Demonstrated collegiality and collaborative mindset.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit: Business education within the AACSB-accredited Cameron School of Business (CSB) is focused on the technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills students will need to lead this fundamental change in the business world through the 21st century. The CSB's Department of Management serves over 500 undergraduate majors and offers concentrations in Entrepreneurship & Business Development, Human Resource Management, Management & Leadership, and International Business. Faculty also teach in the Executive MBA, Online MBA, International MBA (IMBA), and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs. Faculty engage in impactful research, high-quality teaching, and community engagement that support the university's mission as a public institution serving southeastern North Carolina and beyond. Our programs emphasize applied learning, global engagement, and ethical leadership, reflecting UNCW's commitment as a coastal university dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, and community impact. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that comprise the UNC System

College/School Information: UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs. The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.

Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications. A letter of application should be addressed to the Professor of Practice Faculty Search Committee. Please address your professional leadership and applied scholarship, and evidence of teaching effectiveness at university level.

Position Type: Fixed Term (faculty only)

Job Posting Date: 10/10/2025

Job Close Date: 11/17/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37672