Assistant Professor Management and Leadership

Monmouth University; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Remission for employee

Tuition Remission for spouse/partner

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and more

Job summary

Monmouth University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Management and Leadership focusing on Entrepreneurship in the Leon Hess Business School for AY2027-2028. This is a full-time, on-campus, non-remote position with an emphasis on teaching both undergrad and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and small business management.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship or related field, demonstrate scholarly activity, and exhibit effectiveness in teaching

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship or related field from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Evidence of scholarly activities in entrepreneurship or related fields (e.g., publications; presentations).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach ~12 credits per semester at graduate and/or undergraduate level (reduced to 9 credits if Scholarly Academic).
• Lead the entrepreneurship course.
• Advise students within management and leadership concentrations.
• Maintain scholarly currency per School policy and AACSB standards.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Diversity & inclusion

Entrepreneurship knowledge

Course delivery across modalities

Education

Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship or related field

ABD candidates considered; degree completion by hire

Job description

Assistant Professor Management and Leadership

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: ASSIS001282

• Posted : March 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Monmouth University Main Campus
400 Cedar Ave
West Long Branch, NJ 07764, USA

Description

Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in Management & Leadership with a focus on Entrepreneurship, in the Leon Hess Business School for AY2027-2028. Applications received by June 25, 2026 will receive full consideration.

The department prepares students for management and leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. Courses are taught by faculty members with strong academic and business experience. The faculty members stress the development of critical thinking, sophisticated communications skills, and a flexible managerial perspective.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship; have practical work experience in the field of entrepreneurship; demonstrated effectiveness in teaching; knowledge and experience in strategic leadership, hospitality management, and/or franchising; evidence of scholarly activities; and familiarity in developing business partnerships.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidatesmustupload the following documents. Applications willnotbe considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for Three Professional References
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship

Optional Documents:

• Up to Three Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include, such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship or related field from an AACSB accredited institution (e.g., management, strategic management, innovation, or organizational behavior). ABD candidates will be considered; degree completion is required by date of hire.
• Evidence of scholarly activities in the area of entrepreneurship or related fields (e.g., publications; conference presentations).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical work experience in the field of entrepreneurship.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic leadership, hospitality management, and/or franchising.
• Familiarity in developing business partnerships.
• Versatility and/or training in course delivery across diverse teaching modalities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expected to teach 12 credits at the graduate and/or undergraduate level per semester, but this requirement is reduced to 9 credits if the individual maintains currency as a “Scholarly Academic” as defined by the Leon Hess Business School’s Policy on Faculty Classification and Engagement; Subject areas to be taught include entrepreneurship and small business management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, but some flexibility in teaching other topics is desirable.
• Maintain scholarly currency as a “Scholarly Academic” as defined by the Leon Hess Business School’s Policy on Faculty Classifications and Engagement in accordance with AACSB Standard 3. In this regard, a “Scholarly Academic” is an active participating faculty member who generates research and scholarship artifacts that satisfy the point system requirements established and approved by the Leon Hess Business School Faculty
• Serve as the lead professor for the entrepreneurship course.
• Advise students within the management and leadership concentrations.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Joseph McManus, Department Chairat [e-mail] or 732-923-4643.

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
  after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

Management and Leadership in the Leon Hess Business School

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

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36.25

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

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