Assistant Professor of Management - Leadership - MAK College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Assistant Professor - Business Management

The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship is searching for an Assistant Professor in Business Management, with an emphasis in Leadership, beginning Fall 2025. Successful applicants for Assistant Professor (tenure-track) will possess an earned doctorate in Management or a related discipline. ABD candidates near completion will be considered.

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 the discipline, including Leadership
• Be able to teach in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats
• Participate in department, university, and professional service
• Maintain a strong research agenda, publishing scholarly work, and adhering to the College Faculty Qualifications and Engagement Policy for AACSB accreditation

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 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 and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home approximately 15,000 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 just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. 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.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

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. Jennifer Flanagan, Search Committee Chair, at jltflanagan@twu.edu.

The search will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

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.