Open Rank Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty, Strategy

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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.

The successful candidate will publish in top journals, teach across doctoral, MBA, and undergraduate programs, mentor students, lead curriculum development, and build collaborations with industry and academia.

Qualifications

• PhD in business or related field required.
• Assistant Professor requires a strong research portfolio at an AAU/major research university.
• Associate Professor requires a record of influential scholarship with top journals publications.

Responsibilities

• Publish in leading scholarly journals and advance knowledge in strategic management.
• Teach doctoral, MBA, master's and undergraduate courses in strategy and related disciplines.
• 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.
• Build collaborations across UB and with external stakeholders.
• Engage in professional organizations and the scholarly community.

Skills

Strategic management research

Scholarly publishing

Teaching

Mentorship

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Collaborations

Professional service

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD) in business or related field

Job description

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.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

As Assigned

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Name: Erika Bagnoli

Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/08/2026

Date to be filled: 09/01/2027

References

Number of References Required: 3

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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