Assistant Professor of Strategic Management

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DePaul University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in strategic management for the 2027-2028 academic year. Candidates should hold a Doctoral degree in Strategic Management or a related field (ABD considered) and demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching and research.

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while maintaining active scholarship is expected.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Strategic Management or related field; ABD candidates considered.
• Prior university teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidates with industry experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic management.
• Maintain a program of active scholarship and university service.
• Contribute to department goals and collaborate on related research areas.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Strategic Management or related field

ABD considered

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business invites applications for a full-time assistant professor tenure-track position in strategic management beginning academic year 2027-2028. Applicants must have a doctorate in strategic management or related field (ABD considered). Prior university teaching experience is preferred and candidates with industry experience are welcome. We also invite applications from candidates with experience and a track record of publication in top journals seeking credit toward tenure.

Responsibilities of the position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic management, maintaining a program of active scholarship and university service. The opening is for a faculty member who primarily specializes in strategic management. However, candidates with supplemental experience or interest in teaching or research in entrepreneurship, international business, or business and society in addition to strategic management are also welcome.

We are especially interested in candidates whose work and interests align with DePaul's Vincentian mission which calls on the university to address the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship houses a diverse, multi-disciplinary and research-active faculty who support undergraduate and graduate programs in business analytics, human resource management, entrepreneurship, general management, supply chain management, and sustainability management. Faculty publish in leading journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management, Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Business Venturing, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, among others. Many of the department's faculty also support the college's rigorous Doctorate in Business Administration program. The department is also home to the Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship. A number of active student groups are affiliated with the department.

Located in the center of Chicago's downtown, DePaul's Driehaus College of Business immerses students in one of the world's great business centers to provide transformative, hands-on educational experiences. Enrolling over 5,400 students, Driehaus's undergraduate and graduate programs are highly ranked and nationally recognized. Founded in 1912, Driehaus was among the first 10 business colleges in the United States and the first at an American Catholic university. The Driehaus mission is to empower students to become socially responsible leaders who make an impact in their communities. Guided by our Catholic and Vincentian values and aided by our deep roots in the City of Chicago, we deliver a cutting-edge business education, generate pathbreaking research, and collaborate closely with our community and industry partners to drive positive social outcomes. Visit https://business.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Applicants will be asked to submit a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, sample publications, teaching evaluations, and contact information for references. The position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by September 30th will receive full consideration.

Questions about the position should be emailed to Dr. Rich Devine (Search Committee Chair) at [e-mail].

Qualifications

The required qualifications are a Doctoral degree in Strategic Management or related field. ABD candidates will be considered. Prior university teaching experience in areas of strategic management, business policy, or corporate strategy is preferred. Candidates with industry experience are welcome.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation.

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service. DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources. Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.