OPEN RANK FACULTY POSITION IN MANAGEMENT (Start Date: Sep 1, 2025)
Department of Management
College of Business
University of Texas at Arlington
Summary
The Department of Management at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) seeks applicants for an open-rank tenure track position in Entrepreneurship or Strategic Management. The preferred applicant will have completed their PhD in strategy, entrepreneurship, international business, or a closely related field. We seek individuals who are well-equipped to contribute to our research aspirations by demonstrating their ability to publish in universally-regarded "elite" journals in either entrepreneurship or strategic management. Also critical is a demonstrated capacity to teach strategy or entrepreneurship courses at all degree levels, and the ability to work well in a collegial, interdisciplinary department.
Department
The Department of Management is an interdisciplinary group of researchers and scholarly practitioners. We support BBA, MBA, HCAD, MSHRM, EMBA and PhD programs with classes in general management, leadership, entrepreneurship, international management, human resource management and strategy. Our department is research active with recent publications in top-tier management outlets including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management, Journal of International Business Studies, and Journal of Business Venturing.
University
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Requirements
A PhD in strategic management, entrepreneurship, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited university is required to be considered. We seek individuals who have a demonstrated capability to teach strategy or entrepreneurship courses at all degree levels, who are dedicated to student success, and who are committed to working in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications and Needs
The faculty candidate will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level depending on needs and qualifications. Preferred candidates will have published their research in top journals in their field, have teaching experience, and have experience mentoring doctoral students. For this specific position, we have a preference for candidates with Entrepreneurship-adjacent research interests who have a strong, established record of publications.
To Apply
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement, ideally with student comments included
- 3 Academic Letters of Reference
Applicants may also be required to provide certified transcripts during the hiring process. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Owen Parker
University of Texas At Arlington
Sachse TX
(601) 447-7730
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