Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management

About the role

The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) seeks one full-time tenure-track faculty member to join its Management department. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027. It's important to note that the position is contingent on state funding.

Department

Department: Management

College

College: College of Business Administration

Position

Position: Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management

Responsibilities

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, including Creativity and Innovation, New Venture Creation, Startup Acceleration, Innovation Management, Strategic Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Entrepreneurship program, including enhancing curriculum offerings, supporting co-curricular initiatives (such as incubators, accelerators, pitch competitions, and internships), and building partnerships with local entrepreneurs, alumni, and industry stakeholders.
• Integrate emerging technologies and tools relevant to entrepreneurship and strategic management, such as data-driven decision-making, digital platforms, and innovation frameworks.
• Sustain quality scholarship by publishing in peer-reviewed publications in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management.
• Engage in identifying and pursuing opportunities to support the department, college, university, and professional community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Management, or a closely related discipline (ABD status considered, however, conferral of degree is required at the time of hire).
• Demonstrated teaching excellence, a publication record appropriate to their experience level, and the potential to establish a research program that produces original, peer-reviewed work.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with departmental colleagues and contribute to our campus community are essential.
• Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, along with research experience in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management.
• Expertise in courses such as Creativity and Innovation, New Venture Creation, Startup Acceleration, Innovation Management, Strategic Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management, as well as proficiency in applied learning and current technologies relevant to these fields.
• Expertise publishing in high-quality Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management journals.
• Intercultural competence with a variety of groups in teaching, research, and service is strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,000 - $12,594 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Application Procedure

To apply, click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Sample of research paper
• Evidence of teaching success (please include student evaluations)
• Three professional references contact information

Review of Applications

Review of applications will begin August 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.