Assistant Professor- Management, Tenure Track

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Position Summary:

The Porter B. Byrum School of Business invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position at Wingate University. This opening is a full-time, 9-month faculty position reporting directly to the Dean of the Porter B. Byrum School of Business. The timeline to begin is August 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

In addition to the duties listed below, faculty members must adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by Wingate University and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Porter B. Byrum School of Business and the Provost.

• Teaching undergraduate (in person) and/or graduate (hybrid) courses in principles management, organizational behavior, and project management related courses face-to-face and hybrid.

• Conducting research leading to scholarly publication and engaging in service to the School of Business, University, profession and the community.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel (Dean, Provost).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or DBA management with 18 graduate credit of hours in management from an accredited university, preferably AACSB accredited.  Professional experience is desirable.

• Candidates must have the ability to effectively teach courses in undergraduate and MBA.

• Candidates should demonstrate excellent teaching, strong communication skills, and provide evidence of being a subject matter expert through publishing scholarly work in peer- reviewed journals. Relevant experience in business and/or consulting--with a commitment to collaborative endeavors—is preferred.

• ABD candidates will be considered provided there is evidence that the doctorate degree will be completed within three years of appointment.

• Applicants with ABD status will be considered for the rank of Instructor until degree is completed.

Required Documents:

• A letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position.

• Current curriculum vitae.

• Names and full contact information, including e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references.

• Unofficial transcripts.

• A brief statement of teaching philosophy, principles and vision regarding matters of campus inclusion.

Official review of candidates will begin September 30th and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits & Employee Experience:

Wingate University is committed to supporting employees both personally and professionally through a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative campus community. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with institutional contribution; paid time off and holidays; tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents; and access to campus facilities, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities.

Application Instructions:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wingate University community. Please complete all sections of the application and upload all required documents. A résumé is required for all positions, and a curriculum vitae (CV) is requested for faculty roles or other positions where applicable.

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