Job Title
Assistant Professor of Management
Agency
West Texas A&M University
Department
Management, Marketing And General Business
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Canyon, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Professor of Management is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in management and related disciplines, maintaining an active scholarly research agenda consistent with AACSB accreditation standards, and contributing to service activities within the department, college, university, and profession. The position requires a commitment to student engagement, instructional excellence in both face-to-face and online environments, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Areas of teaching may include Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, International Management, Strategic Management, Leadership, Hospitality Management, and Tourism. Faculty are also expected to support curriculum development, participate in assessment and accreditation activities, advise students, and contribute to the continued growth and strategic initiatives of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business.
Work Performed:
In a faculty position in management, the primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate management courses, developing and updating course materials, advising and mentoring students, and assessing student learning outcomes. The faculty member will also conduct scholarly research in management and related fields, publish academic and professional work, and participate in departmental, college, and university service activities such as committees, curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation initiatives. Additional responsibilities include maintaining engagement with current management practices and emerging trends in areas such as leadership, organizational behavior, strategy, human resource management, hospitality management, and tourism. Faculty members may also collaborate with industry and community partners to support experiential learning, workforce development, and student career preparation.
Necessary Qualifications:
Applicants for the management faculty position must hold a doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates should demonstrate effectiveness in university-level teaching and possess a documented record of scholarly research or clear potential for research productivity in management or related areas. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach in areas such as Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategy, Leadership, Hospitality Management, and Tourism. Strong oral and written communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues are essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include professional industry experience in hospitality management, tourism, lodging, event management, destination management, or related service industries. Preference will also be given to candidates with demonstrated industry engagement, applied managerial experience, or established connections with hospitality and tourism organizations that can support experiential learning, workforce development, and student career preparation.
Applicant Instructions:
We require the following:
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Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.
Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.