Open Rank Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty, Strategy

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

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 appointee will advance strategic management research, teach across MBA, doctoral, and undergraduate programs, and contribute to curriculum development and outreach with industry and government partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in a business discipline or related field.
• A record of influential scholarship at a major research university with a strong publication record in top journals in Strategy.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral, MBA, master’s, and undergraduate courses in strategy and related disciplines.
• Contribute to executive and professional education initiatives.

Skills

Strategic management

Teaching

Academic leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in business

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.

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

• 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.

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

As Assigned

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].