Associate or Full Professor and Department Chair

Hiring Department: The Department of Management in the Trulaske College of Business at University of Missouri (MU).

About the Role

We invite applicants with excellent administrative, research, and teaching credentials to serve as Department Chair. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of associate or full professor. Preference is for a background in strategy and/or entrepreneurship, though individuals with expertise in any management discipline (e.g., OB, HR, SCM) are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must be available to start no later than August 2027, though an earlier start date may be possible. This is not a remote-work position, though some online courses may be scheduled.

The successful candidate will assume the role of Department Chair, perform appropriate service responsibilities, maintain a research program, and fulfill a teaching schedule reduced for administrative service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department of Management as Chair.
• Maintain an active research program with publications in top-tier journals.
• Teach undergraduate and/or master’s level courses, including both in-seat and online modalities.
• Engage in curriculum development and experiential learning initiatives.
• Perform service responsibilities within the college and university.

Requirements

• PhD from an AACSB-accredited business school or closely related program in a relevant discipline.
• Attained the rank of associate or full professor.
• Prior administrative experience and demonstrated ability to lead academic teams (strongly preferred).
• Strong record of scholarship in management and/or related fields.
• Understanding of contemporary teaching practices in both in-seat and online modalities.
• Ability to meet the standards for tenure at the Trulaske College of Business.

Skills

• Administrative, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Strong publication record in top-tier journals.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Commitment to experiential learning for students.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

For additional information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big-city features and a high quality of life. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is centrally located in Missouri, with easy access to St. Louis and Kansas City. It is home to a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, and more than a dozen annual festivals. The city provides a low cost of living, big-city culture, and resources ideal for career growth, education, family life, and retirement.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.