Assistant Professor of Management/Leadership

Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Central Texas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Management/Leadership in the College of Business Administration, starting Fall 2027. This tenure-track position emphasizes teaching leadership across undergrad and graduate courses in online, face‑to‑face, and hybrid modalities, with potential credit toward years of service for distinguished candidates.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong teaching record, scholarly activity aligned with AACSB

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (doctorate) in management/leadership or closely related discipline.
• Able to teach leadership courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, including online formats.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity aligned with AACSB standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in leadership courses across multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the college's research initiatives.
• Participate in service to department, college, and university.

Skills

Terminal degree

Scholarly teaching

Online course development

AACSB-aligned scholarship

Education

Doctoral degree in management/leadership

Job description

Job Title Assistant Professor of Management/Leadership Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department College of Business Administration Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Faculty

Faculty Job Description The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Texas A&M University-Central Texas welcomes highly qualified applicants to fill an immediate need for an Assistant Professor in Management / Leadership starting in Fall 2027. This is a tenure-track faculty position. Application reviews will begin immediately. We are looking for a dynamic and collegial teacher-scholar with a passion for teaching and a multi-faceted track record of excellence both within and beyond the classroom. This faculty member would be expected to teach leadership-related courses at a variety of levels and in a variety of modalities. Assigned courses will include undergraduate leadership and one or more of the following graduate courses: organization development and change (masters), cross-sector partnerships (masters), global leadership theory and practice (masters), leadership formation and development (masters), and any one of the in-development doctoral courses that would support our DBA leadership emphasis area (still pending final SACSCOC approval). Other courses may also be available on a limited basis depending on applicant qualifications and interest. While this position is being advertised at the rank of Assistant Professor, we warmly welcome applications from candidates with distinguished records and broader experience. Depending on institutional needs and individual qualifications, consideration may be given for credit toward years of service and/or appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Please note that tenure upon hire is possible but atypical and is determined on a case-by‑case basis in consultation with the Provost. About Texas A&M University – Central Texas Established as an independent member of the Texas A&M University System in 2009, A&M-Central Texas is a friendly and dynamic regional teaching institution that prides itself on excellence in instruction, but also embraces a growing emphasis on research. A&M-Central Texas is truly unique in that it is an upper- and masters-level institution, offering only junior- and senior-level coursework needed to successfully complete baccalaureate degrees and all coursework leading to the completion of master’s degrees. As such, A&M-Central Texas maintains active partnerships with the major community colleges within the Austin and Central Texas region, as well with Fort Hood, a premier outpost of the U.S. Army and one of the largest military installations in the world. Our multifaceted student demographic includes a significant proportion of first‑generation college students, non‑traditional learners, and military‑affiliated personnel. The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB, and we are eager to have dynamic and collegial new faculty members partner with us in pursuit of our major strategic initiatives, of which there are many on the near horizon (most notably, a DBA program anticipated to launch Fall 2027 pending SACSCOC final approval). This is an exciting time of rapid change within the College that affords new faculty members many opportunities to make an immediate, significant, and lasting impact. A&M-Central Texas is located on the southern edge of Killeen, TX, a city of approximately 150,000 located about halfway between Austin and Waco—about 60 miles either way. Our faculty members enjoy a wide variety of living options by virtue of the culture in the area—from quiet and rural to bustling and cosmopolitan. It is an easy drive to great art, food, shopping, and night life as well as to hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping for those who prefer the outdoors. Central Texas is also a great place for families, with many options for schooling, worship, civic engagement, and recreation. It also has light traffic and a reasonable cost of living. The major metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas‑Fort Worth, and San Antonio are all within a 3‑hour radius of Killeen.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to provide quality, engaging instruction for typically three courses per long term in a variety of course delivery formats (face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid), with fully online being the most in‑dem‑andated option at present. Summer teaching opportunities may also available as dictated by student demand and department needs. Some scholarly contributions are also required. The candidate is expected have sufficient scholarly and/or professional activities to have “scholarly academic” status upon arrival per AACSB faculty classifications, and to have a healthy pipeline of works in progress, where health is measured more by viability and impact than by volume. Scholarship is but one category of currency and impact with which faculty may engage: others include maintaining a recognized professional certification, presenting at academic conferences, engaging in consulting or other industry‑related activities, and completing other relevant professional training and development activities. Professional development funds are available to support all of these endeavors, and faculty within the College frequently collaborate on research projects together. In regard to service, faculty are expected to support the department, college, and university with committee work, but first‑year faculty are exempt from this. In addition, faculty are expected to have some sort of service to their profession and/or to the community, but again, service contribution impact and quality are more important than the number of activities engaged in. Faculty (in consultation with the department chair) generally have a lot of discretion in determining how best they can add value through their various service activities.

Visa and Sponsorship Information

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible to apply for this position, candidates should: Possess a terminal degree (doctorate) in management / leadership or a closely‑related discipline from a regionally accredited university Be eligible for the AACSB “scholarly academic” faculty classification Have a documented track record of successfully teaching leadership courses, including in fully online formats.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position would also possess: At least three (3) years of full‑time collegiate teaching experience Experience working with doctoral students Industry experience, including ongoing connections Proficiency in creating original, dynamic, and engaging online course instructional materials Great administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills to support successful instruction to a largely non‑traditional, first‑generation, and military‑affiliated student body.

Salary & Hours

Salary: Commensurate Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment and course modality.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and either the contact information for three professional references or three letters of recommendation. Additional materials, such as a teaching philosophy statement and transcripts, are optional but strongly encouraged. All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Thank you for your interest in a career at Texas A&M University - Central Texas! A Proud Member of the Texas A&M University System Texas A&M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 as a member of the Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelor's and master's degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, with more than 2,600 students currently enrolled. To accommodate both full and part-time students, classes are offered on the main campus in Killeen, at off-site locations like Fort Hood and the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, as well as fully online. The University serves the Central Texas region with a growing range of academic programs that foster excellence and achievement. At A&M-Central Texas, employees are part of a mission-driven community that values innovation, growth, and well-being—backed by strategic investments in compensation, culture, and career development. For more information about A&M-Central Texas, visit www.tamuct.edu.

Benefits Summary

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