Assistant Professor - Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship

Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota

The Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Department at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, seeks candidates to fill a full-time, Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position, starting in Fall, 2025. We welcome applications from scholars doing research in strategic management, organization theory, or entrepreneurship, broadly defined. Candidates must be ABD or have completed a doctorate and must demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research and teaching.

Faculty in the Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Department include Mary Benner, Moshe Barach, Sunasir Dutta, Dan Forbes, Russell Funk, Aseem Kaul, Cathy Lu, Jiao Luo, Alfred Marcus, Gurneeta Vasudeva Singh, Myles Shaver, Paul Vaaler, Joel Waldfogel, Jeremy Watson, Sandy Yu, Aks Zaheer, Sri Zaheer, and Shaker Zahra. The department features a vibrant doctoral program and inter- disciplinary faculty engaged in research using many different approaches with a keen focus on quality scholarship. Several department members are active as editors or on the editorial boards of major journals. In addition, the Carlson School is recognized around the world as a leader in business education and research. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/.

The Carlson School is located in Minneapolis, which forms part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and is home to a vigorous business community. The area features the headquarters of numerous Fortune 500 firms, a number of the world's largest private companies, and a strong track record of entrepreneurship and innovation. There are clusters of firms in high tech, medical devices, food and agriculture, and financial services, among other sectors. Many faculty members pursue research projects with local companies.

The Twin Cities area is rated among the best metropolitan areas in which to live and is highly regarded for its thriving arts, music and theater communities as well as its diverse recreational opportunities. The University of Minnesota is highly ranked internationally for research, and several department faculty maintain close ties with other University departments, including Sociology and Economics, as well as with the Medical School, the College of Science & Engineering, the Law School and the School of Public Policy.

We will start reviewing applications September 16, 2024, so it is strongly recommended that a complete application be received by that date. However, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Questions about the search should be directed to the Recruitment Committee Coordinator at smepost@umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Candidates must be ABD or have completed a doctorate and must demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research and teaching.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).