Assistant Professor of Strategy
Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship | Requisition 12376
The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship at Texas Woman's University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Strategy, beginning Fall 2027. Successful applicants will possess an earned doctorate in Strategy, Strategic Management, or in Management with a demonstrated program of research in strategy broadly including corporate strategy, governance, or nonmarket strategy.
THE POSITION
This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Faculty will be expected to perform the following duties:
Serve as a core faculty member in Management on the campus in Denton, Texas
Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in strategy, including Business Policy
Be able to teach in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats
Participate in department, University, and professional service
Maintain a strong research agenda that produces publications in well-regarded management and strategy journals, consistent with the College's AACSB “Scholarly Academic (SA)” standards, the University's expectations for tenure and promotion, and the TWU Faculty Qualifications and Engagement Policy for AACSB accreditation
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
An earned doctorate in Strategy, Strategic Management, or in Management with a demonstrated program of research in strategy, conferred by the date of appointment. ABD candidates near completion will be considered.
A program of research in one or more of the following areas: competitive and corporate strategy; strategic leadership and governance; nonmarket strategy.
Ability to teach effectively in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
Evidence of, or the demonstrated ability to maintain, AACSB "Scholarly Academic (SA)" status through publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred
Teaching experience in strategic management or business policy at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Methodological expertise in longitudinal or panel data (e.g., STATA, Python, R) or another cutting-edge methodological approach.
A record of publication, or a clear and active pipeline, in well-regarded management and strategy journals (e.g., FT-50, ABS 4*, ABDC A/A*).
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 950 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students. The College has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of Accounting & Finance, and Healthcare Administration. You may learn more about the College at http://www.twu.edu/business.
Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, and currently home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students, TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.
TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit:
An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
Copy of graduate transcripts
A cover letter expressing interest in the TWU position and indicating teaching and research interests and approaches
Names and complete contact information for 3 references
For questions, please contact Dr. Lee Brown, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Review of applications will begin immediately. Preference will be given to applicants submitting qualifications by August 15, 2026.
The position will remain open until filled.
Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.
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