Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Business to teach undergraduate and MBA courses in management on the Alpine campus in Texas. The appointment is nine months with summer teaching possible for additional pay.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Administration/Management (ABD near completion considered) and be able to provide three professional references. This is a security-sensitive, on-site position requiring FERPA adherence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Administration or Management is required; ABD nearing completion will be considered.
• Must be available to teach on campus in Alpine, Texas; this is not a remote position.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (MBA) courses in management.
• Contribute to department, college, university, and profession through committee work.
• Assist in program development, growth and expansion under Chair or Dean guidance.
• Support student enrollment and retention under Chair or Dean direction.

Skills

Campus teaching

Course development

Service to department

Education

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Administration/Management

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions to applicants

PLEASE NOTE : All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

Location

Location Alpine

Department

Department Business Administration

Job No.

Job No. 999885

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/31/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Administration /Management is required. ABD nearing completion will be considered.
• Must be available to teach on campus in Alpine, Texas. This is not a remote position.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Preferred

Primary Responsibilities

Job Summary: Course workload is 24 semester hours each year (12 semester credit hours during each long semester). Nine-month appointment with summer teaching offered with additional compensation.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaching responsibilities would include undergraduate and graduate ( MBA ) courses in 1. management.
• Service to the department, college, university and profession through committee assignments and other appropriate avenues is expected.
• Work under the direction of the Chair or Dean on program development, growth and expansion.
• Work under the direction of the Chair or Dean on student enrollment and retention.

Expectation of Quality: Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Physical Requirements: This position typically works in an office environment, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while using a computer. The role demands frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. Visual acuity is essential for reading and interpreting data on computer screens. Clear verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues and employees. Additionally, the job may involve occasional mobility around the office and attending meetings, as well as frequent travel to attend off-site meetings and trainings.

Key Competencies: (Knowledge Skills and Abilities: The ability and willingness to teach face-to-face, teleconference and online in a dynamic environment with a diverse student population.

Working Conditions: Course workload of 12 semester credit hours during each long semester. Must adhere to FERPA . Position is Security Sensitive.

Security Sensitive: This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Rep011 is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/

The repo11 contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime repo11ing policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is rep011ed; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The rep011 also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning repo11ed crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The repo11 also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the repo11 will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432- 837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)