Assistant Professor of Strategy

About the Role

The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Strategy position starting at the beginning of the 27/28 academic year. We seek exceptional candidates who can push the boundaries of the strategy field by conducting world-class research and teaching. We encourage applications from individuals who expect to complete their PhD by the position start date, as well as from current assistant professors with a short but strong record of research and teaching excellence. Both emerging scholars and outstanding early-career faculty are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will be expected to conduct path-breaking research in strategy
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate strategy courses

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate before the beginning of the 27/28 academic year (i.e., August 2027)
• Evidence of strong research and teaching potential must be demonstrated
• Candidates must have the ability and motivation to undertake a rigorous program of research and engage in innovative teaching individually as well as within a team

Desired Qualifications

• Preparation and research in strategic management or a closely related field are highly desired

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• One or two published or working papers that illustrate a major research interest
• Teaching statement and teaching evaluations (if any)
• Three letters of recommendation

The application deadline is October 1, 2026. For questions related to the application process, please contact Rachel Grimes at ragrimes@umich.edu.

About the Ross School of Business

The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The school's mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society. Michigan Ross is consistently ranked among the world's leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (Online, and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management.