Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace. The area's waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.
Summary
|
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Tenure-track faculty position in Management at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for our College of Business department, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in Strategy and Entrepreneurship and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, International Management, and other related areas consistent with the needs of the College. Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution by the time of appointment. Candidates applying for the rank of Associate Professor must possess a record of scholarly achievement, including publications and other accomplishments in high-quality journals, that warrants appointment at the associate professor level.
|
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
|
* Develop and sustain a vigorous research program with national visibility.
* Contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching through a student-centric, experiential approach in both the on-campus and online modalities.
* Constructively and actively engage in service activities at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
|
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
|
* PhD in Management from an AACSB-accredited school
|
Required Experience
|
* Evidence of research activity leading to publication of scholarly work in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the field of study commensurate with rank.
* Evidence of the ability to independently teach management courses.
|
Desirable Education and/or Experience
|
* PhD in Strategic Management/International Management/ Entrepreneurship from an AACSB-accredited school.
* Documented publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in management commensurate with the rank.
* Documented teaching experience in an institution of higher education with excellent teaching evaluations commensurate with the rank.
* Documented industry experience.
* Documented experience in securing research grants.
* Documented service contributions at the college, university, or national level.
* Evidence of serving as a committee member or chair of doctoral dissertations.
|
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
|
* Evidence of knowledge of the AACSB and its role in business colleges and schools
* Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, program growth, and student success.
* Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
|
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
|
* The ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching with a student-centric, learner-oriented, experiential approach to instruction in residential and online modalities.
* Demonstrated ability to design and deliver an academic course in areas of expertise, in both on-campus and online formats.
* Documented broad knowledge and skills across business disciplines.
* Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with people with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.
|
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
|
* Proficiency in English to teach and conduct research in English.
|
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
|
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. |
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
|
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
* Employee Safety Overview
* Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
* Annual Data Security Training
* Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
|
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) |
1
|
FLSA Status
|
Exempt
|
Appointment Term
|
12 months
|
Pay Rate/Salary
|
The minimum salary for this position is 140,000. The final salary will depend on the rank, experience, and qualifications.
|
Title of Position Supervisor
|
Dean of College of Business
|
Posting Type
|
Internal & External Posting |
Dependent on Funding
|
No |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.
In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community. Find our notice that outlines the University's policies, legal sanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
|
|
Michigan Technological University
Sep 21, 2026