Assistant Professor - Strategy

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 112,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise State University invites applications for an assistant professor in the area of strategy to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate strategy courses in person and online formats, with an initial 2-2 teaching load for three years and possible reductions tied to research productivity.

The department emphasizes teaching and research with service to the campus and collaboration across disciplines, in a growing College of Business and Economics that values AACSB

Qualifications

• PhD in strategy or related field at time of appointment.
• Evidence of research/scholarly activity and potential.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in strategy in face-to-face and online formats.
• Maintain a stream of research in progress and publish in leading journals.
• Contribute to service and collegial interactions within the college and university.
• Fulfill teaching load with possible reductions based on research productivity.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research productivity

Service to campus/community

Cross-discipline collaboration

Professional business experience

Education

PhD in strategy or related field

Job description

Position overview:

The Boise State University Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, within the College of Business and Economics, is hiring an assistant professor in the area of strategy to begin Fall 2027.

Our department and college value both teaching and research, so a strong candidate will have both a stream of research in progress and the aspiration to excel as a teacher. This position will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in strategy in face-to-face and online formats. The initial teaching load is 2-2 for the first three years. The standard teaching load is 3-3 with reductions to 2-3 or 2-2 dependent upon research productivity. A commitment to service and collegial interaction with other faculty, staff, and students is expected.

Department overview:

The Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship is a new department in the College of Business and Economics. The Department houses faculty who teach in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Business Ethics, and Legal Studies. The department also houses the College’s undergraduate degree programs in Entrepreneurship and International Business, while its faculty teach courses that are part of the core business curriculum and support programs throughout the College.

About the College of Business and Economics:

The College of Business and Economics is one of 3% of business schools globally accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting. Our mission is to inspire purpose, grow people, create knowledge and power innovation. It is a growing college that serves approximately 4000 undergraduate and 500 graduate business students annually. It is dedicated to quality teaching and learning and offers 14 bachelor's degrees and 11 master’s degree programs. The College of Business and Economics graduate programs are highly ranked by U.S. News and Fortune Magazine. Beyond the classroom, the college supports undergraduate learning through an advising center devoted to its students, an innovative internal career services office, the Thompson Family Business Communications and AI Lab, and student organizations and competitions.

The College of Business and Economics creates knowledge through high-quality research with faculty publishing in leading journals in their disciplines as well as serving as editors and reviewers. In addition to powering innovation through faculty and student research and entrepreneurship activities, the college hosts the outward-facing Small Business Development Center and TechHelp. These organizations are dedicated to business innovation and economic development in Idaho.

The college’s academic units are housed in the Micron Business and Economics Building, a world-class facility with state-of-the-art classrooms and offices, a Bloomberg-equipped trading room, faculty collaboration spaces, the Imagination Lab, a student commons, and a cafe. The building is a short distance from the beautiful Boise River. It is both geothermal and solar-assisted. This environment stimulates collaboration and creativity.

About Boise State:

Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.

Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment in strategy or a related field

• Evidence of research/scholarly activity and potential

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. from a nationally or internationally accredited AACSB business school

• Refereed journal publications in strategy or related fields

• Teaching experience in strategy at the university level

• Demonstrated service to the campus, local community, state, and other areas on a professional level

• Ability to work cross-discipline with entrepreneurship faculty

• Professional business experience

Required application materials:

• A cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position, including your experience in teaching strategy and any relevant business experience

• Curriculum vita

• Teaching evaluation summaries for all courses taught over the prior three years (not individual student forms)

• Representative research paper

• List of professional references

Closing Date:

Applications will close on October 23, 2026.

For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Steven Hyde, [e-mail].

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive with AACSB medians based on comparable business colleges: $131,900.

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• Over 10% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)

• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages

• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

• See our full benefits page for more information