Assistant Professor (Pre-tenured) - The Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy

Position Overview

The Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah seeks applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant rank. This position is subject to University funding and approval.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or show evidence that their doctoral dissertation will be substantially completed by August 1, 2027.
• This position will require high levels of scholarship, teaching, and collegiality.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• CV
• Working or job market paper
• Research and teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching ability (teaching evaluations)

Review Timeline

Applicant review will begin on October 1st, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions

Please direct any questions to teppo.felin@utah.edu.

About the Department

Our current tenure line faculty include Jay Barney, Victor Bennett, Lyda Bigelow, Jen Brown, Colleen Cunningham, Teppo Felin, Josh Feng, Bill Hesterly, Bill Schulze, Jason Snyder, Rob Wuebker, and Todd Zenger. While all are Strategy and/or Entrepreneurship scholars, our research focus is varied as reflected in the broad range of journals in which our faculty have published in recent years, including the Strategic Management Journal, Strategy Science, Organization Science, American Economic Review, Management Science, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Financial Studies, Review of Economics and Statistics, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Research Policy.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Department is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our breadth; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.

About Salt Lake City

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, which is consistently ranked among the top regions of the country for economic growth. Salt Lake City is also known for its unparalleled quality of life with ready access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and all forms of outdoor recreation.

Position Details

Department: 00049 - Strategy Department
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01571CF

University Values

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.