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Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management - Department of Management

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Harrisonburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


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Job description

Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management - Department of Management
Job no: 20002153
Work type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Location: Harrisonburg
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Working Title: Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management - Department of Management
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Business
Department: 100777 - Management
Pay Band: N/A
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 09/01/2026
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The Department of Management in the College of Business at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position with a focus in entrepreneurship and/or strategy to begin in Fall 2027. Advanced assistant professors are also encouraged to apply.
About the Department: The Department of Management is an academic unit within the College of Business, comprising 22 full-time faculty members. The department has over 800 management majors in three concentrations (Management Consulting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management), and the department supports the college by providing core business classes in Strategic Management, Interpersonal Skills, and Principles of Management. Departmental faculty members closely collaborate with the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. The department places primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include engaging classroom experiences, business case studies, hands-on projects, and laboratory exercises designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments.
In addition to their high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in delivering the Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA, and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the business community in Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., and interact regularly with members of the department's advisory board.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-quality research, as well as engage in academic and community service for the department, college, university, and the profession. The department fosters a collegial and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Business Administration or a closely related field is required (a doctorate degree from a business program must be from an AACSB-accredited business school). Applicants who are ABD will be considered with the requirement of degree in hand by December of 2027. We are seeking a candidate who can teach courses in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategic Management. The successful candidate must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and outstanding research potential for publishing in premier management journals. Preference will be given to candidates holding a PhD with a primary emphasis in entrepreneurship or strategy and a secondary area of expertise in the other discipline.
Additional Posting Information:
Candidates must complete the online employment application in the JMU career portal and provide the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Contact information for three references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research philosophy (submitted under "Other Document #1" within the application portal)
Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position start date is August 2027. Please visit http://www.jmu.edu/cob/management for more information about JMU's Department of Management. For search-related questions, candidates may contact Dr. C.K. Lee, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at lee3ck@jmu.edu.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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