THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS INVITES APPLICANTS FOR A Tenure-Track ASSISTANT or Associate PROFESSOR POSITION
The Management and Entrepreneurship Area of the School of Business at the University of Kansas is searching for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Strategic Management and International Business to begin Fall 2026.
Application review begins August 18, 2025 and will continue as needed until a pool of qualified applicants has been identified.
We encourage individuals who desire to make an impactful and sustained contribution to research and teaching in strategic management and international business or related fields to apply, and join a vibrant research community with Vince Barker, Chang Hoon Oh, Jun Ho Lee, Todd Hall, Lindsey Yonish, Clint Chadwick, Brian Anderson, Beth Embry, Judy Rady, Kaushik Gala, Pat Downes, Nate Meikle, Patty Dahm, Niki den Nieuwenboer, and Jill Ellingson (Search Committee Chair and Area Director).
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The University of Kansas and Lawrence, Kansas
KU is the flagship state-sponsored university in the State of Kansas, with world-class competencies in a wide variety of fields. The KU School of Business has been educating students and creating leaders since 1924. The School offers undergraduate, master's (full-time and online) and doctoral programs. The past few years have brought remarkable growth with enrollment approaching 4,000 undergraduate students. The School offers international business degree programs and has made significant investments in study abroad programming. Growing the internationalization of our student body features prominently in KU's strategy, Jayhawks Rising. Management faculty routinely publish in top journals in strategy, international business, and management, serve as editors and on editorial boards, and supervise a robust doctoral program. The School of Business sits on KU's main campus in Lawrence and resides in Capitol Federal Hall, a modern $70.5 million instructional space with advanced technology classrooms, faculty/staff offices, and student resources. For additional information about the School, see: https://business.ku.edu/
Lawrence is located 30 minutes west of Kansas City. With a population of about 100,000 and a large student population, it has a small-town, friendly atmosphere featuring major-city lifestyle amenities. Lawrence boasts a nationally recognized music scene and a historic downtown full of small businesses, art galleries, microbreweries, bars, restaurants and more. Museums offer exhibits of classic and contemporary art, natural history and anthropology. For information about living in Lawrence, see https://www.ku.edu/about-lawrence
Kansas City, Kansas, is a 40-minute drive from Lawrence. The Kansas City metropolitan area has a population of two million and offers many fine restaurants, superb shopping and an extensive choice of professional, cultural and sporting events. The Kansas City International Airport (MCI), with a newly opened terminal, offers flights to all major U.S. cities and is less than an hour drive from Lawrence.
Job Description
40% Research
Conduct and publish research on strategic management and/or international business in leading academic journals.
40% Teaching
Teach required and elective undergraduate or graduate level courses in strategic management and international business. Courses may be taught at the Lawrence campus and/or online. The Area Director determines teaching assignments to best meet the needs of the School of Business.
20% Service
Engage in Area, School, University, and professional service activities.
Required Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in Strategic Management, International Business, International Management or related field (must be earned by August 18, 2026).
2. Demonstrated (or evidence of high potential for) scholarship excellence as shown through publications in leading management journals or leading academic journals in related fields, and promising research projects and papers targeted to leading journals.
3. Demonstrated (or evidence of high potential for) teaching excellence in both strategic management and international business or related fields.
4. Candidates at the Associate Professor level must meet the requirements for Promotion and Tenure at that level for the School of Business at the University of Kansas.
Contact for Further Information
Daniel Jimenez, busmgtadmin@ku.edu (for information about application process)
Jill Ellingson, ellingson@ku.edu (for information about the position)
Application Instructions
To apply for the position, please select the following link: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/30976BR
To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. A complete application includes (1) cover letter describing interest in KU, experience and significant accomplishments, (2) record of productivity in teaching and research as described in CV, (3) research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., 1-2 publications or works in progress), (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), and (5) names of three professional references. Actual letters of reference will be required later in the hiring process.
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Vincent Barker
University of Kansas
Lawrence KS
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