Open Rank Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty, Strategy

AgUpdate; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in Strategy at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Operations Management and Strategy within the School of Management, with a preference for candidates at the Associate Professor level.

We seek an accomplished scholar whose research advances knowledge in strategic management and contributes to UB's mission.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a business discipline or related field.
• A research portfolio with influential scholarship.
• Ability to teach at doctoral, MBA, master's, and undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Publish in leading scholarly journals and advance knowledge in strategic management.
• Teach across doctoral, MBA, master's, and undergraduate programs.
• Mentor doctoral students and junior faculty.
• Provide academic leadership within the department, school, and university.
• Contribute to curriculum development and strategic initiatives within the School of Management.
• Engage in collaborations across UB and external partners.

Skills

Research Portfolio

Publish in top journals

Teaching at multiple levels

Education

PhD in business or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB), a flagship institution of the State University of New York and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in Strategy at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Operations Management and Strategy within the School of Management, with a preference for candidates at the Associate Professor level.

We seek an accomplished scholar whose research advances knowledge in strategic management and contributes to the School of Management's mission of producing impactful research, delivering innovative business education, and engaging with organizations and communities locally and globally.

For full consideration, required application materials should be formally submitted by December 15th, 2026. Faculty obligation will begin mid-August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Have an outstanding record of influential scholarship, as evidenced by a strong publication and citation record.
• Publish in leading scholarly journals and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in areas such as competitive strategy, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, international business, sustainability, technology strategy, or related fields.
• Teach doctoral, MBA, master's, and undergraduate courses in strategy and related disciplines.
• Specific courses may include Managerial Economics and Macro Economics, Strategy, and/or Entrepreneurship.
• Contribute to executive and professional education initiatives.
• Mentor doctoral students and junior faculty members.
• Provide academic leadership within the department, school, and university.
• Contribute to curriculum development and strategic initiatives within the School of Management.
• Build collaborations across UB and with external stakeholders, including industry, government, and academic partners.
• Participate actively in professional organizations and the broader scholarly community.

About the Department

The Department of Operations Management and Strategy is home to distinguished faculty conducting impactful research in strategic management, entrepreneurship, international business, operations management, and supply chain management. The department supports doctoral specialization in strategic management and provides a collaborative intellectual environment that encourages innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship.

About the School of Management

The University at Buffalo School of Management is one of the nation's leading public business schools. The school is committed to transformative education, thought leadership, and meaningful engagement with business and society. Faculty members engage in research that addresses important managerial and societal challenges while preparing future leaders through exceptional educational experiences.

Benefits

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Assistant Professor
  • Doctoral degree (PhD) in a business discipline or related field.
  • A research portfolio if applying for an Assistant Professor position.
  • A record of influential scholarship at a major research university if applying for an Associate position, including a strong publication record in top journals in Strategy.
• Associate Professor
  • Doctoral degree (PhD) in a business discipline or related field.
  • Demonstrated record of high-quality scholarly research with publications in peer-reviewed journals recognized within the field.
  • Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  • Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure at a major research university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research that addresses contemporary strategic challenges facing organizations and society.
• Ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across business and related fields.
• Experience securing externally funded research or leading major research initiatives.
• An interest in developing the research and outreach capability of research and practice centers.
• Evidence of commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

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