Assistant Professor of Management

Inside Higher Ed; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A public university in Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor of Management for a ten-month, tenure-track position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in management and engaging in scholarship. Candidates must possess a PhD from an AACSB accredited institution and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. This role offers opportunities to work with a talented team and requires commitment to teaching excellence and research. A full suite of benefits is included.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Record of teaching and scholarship suitable for assistant professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus and online courses in management disciplines.
• Commit to outstanding teaching, research, and student advising.
• Travel to satellite campuses if required.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Management or Management-related disciplines

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Management

Location:

MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Job ID:

293795

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses – Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins – all located in central Georgia, and a fully‑online campus that provides global outreach. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely composed of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The university has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program, which support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The School of Business offers programs that prepare students to solve problems and apply new technologies within an increasingly interconnected and changing business world. We emphasize career success through lifelong learning and professional development at all levels of the curriculum. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in General Business, Accounting, Financial Economics, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. A Master of Science in Management and a Master of Business in Professional Leadership are also offered at the graduate level.

Job Summary

The School of Business is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Management. This is a ten‑month, tenure‑track position that involves teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty members at MGA have the opportunity to work with a talented team of colleagues, engage with motivated and enthusiastic students, and pursue research interests in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

As a faculty member you will teach on‑campus, hybrid, dual enrollment, and/or online courses in management, including Strategic Management, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Principles of Management, and other business courses as qualified. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and graduate level (Master’s programs). The successful candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to outstanding teaching, research, advising students, and service to the profession and university. This is a 10‑month position with summer teaching available depending on demand. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening, lower level and/or upper‑level business courses. Travel to satellite campuses (Cochran and Warner Robins) may sometimes be required.

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

A PhD or equivalent in Management or Management‑related disciplines from (preferably) an AACSB accredited institution.

Required Experience

A record of teaching and scholarship that warrants appointment at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor.

Other Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Required Documents to Attach

• Letter of interest including teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Name and contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: Stewardship – Engagement – Adaptability – Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of MGA to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the MGA Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

Tentative start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.