Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Strategy at Texas A&M University - Central Texas in Killeen, Texas

Job Description:

Job TitleAssistant or Associate Professor of Business Strategy
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentCollege of Business Administration
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeFaculty
Job Description

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) invites applications from educators committed to student-centered best practices to start in the fall of 2025 as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Strategy in the Management and Marketing Department. Applicants would need at least five years of experience as an Assistant Professor to be considered for the rank of Associate Professor. This is an exciting time to join our faculty. COBA just received AACSB accreditation in the spring of 2023. We have a new, visionary President, and the university announced its next strategic plan in August. Also, our new Provost should start in the spring of 2025, and the college is currently putting together a proposal for a DBA.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in business strategy and other related areas as determined by department needs and individual qualifications. The teaching load will likely be three courses per term, depending on the number of different course preparations and qualifications. They will be delivered in various modalities, including face-to-face, entirely online, and/or multi-modal. The faculty member will be expected to perform the duties regularly expected of a faculty member, including, but not limited to, delivering their courses effectively, holding regular office hours per COBA policy, attending COBA and department meetings, and executing required administrative processes promptly. This faculty member will also be expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees and maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status as described in COBA's Faculty Qualifications policy.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Institutional Overview

Texas A&M University-Central Texas (A&M-Central Texas) was established on May 27, 2009, and is the newest of 11 universities within the Texas A&M University System. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering the junior- and senior-level coursework needed to complete baccalaureate degrees and all coursework leading to the completion of graduate degrees, including master's and specialist programs. The university provides flexible course schedules, including online, hybrid, evening, and weekend classes.

The beautiful new campus of A&M-Central Texas is located on 672 acres of land in Killeen, Texas. Situated in the heart of central Texas, Killeen has a city population of over 153,000, a metro population of 496,000, and a thriving economy fueled by Fort Cavazos, one of the largest military bases in the country. Killeen is approximately an hour north of Austin and is situated within the I-35 corridor, one of the fastest-growing trans-metropolitan regions in North America. This area is known for its low cost of living, friendly people, multiculturalism , and well-developed infrastructure. Killeen provides easy access to major metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston.

The student population at A&M-Central Texas is unique and growing. The institution currently serves about 2,500 students. For more information about the university, please visit https://www.tamuct.edu/about/index.html.

About the College

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at A&M-Central Texas enrolls approximately 1,100 students across its three departments: Accounting and Finance, Computer Information Systems, and Management and Marketing. COBA offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, business, computer information systems, computer science, information technology, finance, human resource management, management, and marketing. In addition to the general MBA degree, COBA offers Master of Science (MS) degrees in accounting, information systems, and leadership for sustainability. COBA has approximately 35 faculty members and six full-time staff. The college is proud of its outstanding faculty, innovative curriculum, and collegial atmosphere. The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Earned doctorate in business strategy, strategic management, or a closely related degree/area.

  
  


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  Must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges (SACSCOC) credentialing standards, which is 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area taught or appropriate justification.

  
  


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  Successful candidates must demonstrate substantial experience as an effective educator.

  
  


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  Would be classified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) under COBA's AACSB faculty guidelines, approximately two publications in the last five years and two additional significant scholarly activities.

  
  


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  Significant industry experience in management and/or strategy-related positions.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  An established and demonstrable track record of excellent online instruction.

  
  


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  At least five years of full-time teaching experience.

  
  


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  Experience serving on dissertation committees.

  
  

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications for a regional, primarily teaching institution. Additional compensation for summer instruction is possible, but summer teaching opportunities are not guaranteed or required.

Hours: Variable faculty hours depending on assigned courses; M-F; some nights and weekends may be required for graduate or online courses.

Work Location: This is not a fully remote position and selected candidate will be required to work on campus dependent on course assignment.

How to Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy. It is optional to upload additional documents such as references, and transcripts; however, it is highly recommended.

Closing Date

The position will be open until filled. For full consideration, candidates' materials should be received by November 15, 2024.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.