Associate Professor Computer Science Jobs in Dallas, TX

Description
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Cox School of Business
Associate/Full Tenured Faculty Position in Strategy
(Position Number:51269)
The Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship (MSE) Department in the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University invites applications for tenured positions at the Associate or Full Professor level in Strategy. This search comes at a pivotal moment for the department, as we invest in rebuilding and growing our Strategy group; the successful candidate will have a genuine opportunity to help shape its future direction. Endowed positions are also possible. Applications from associate and full professors should demonstrate established post-tenure achievements and a robust pipeline of ongoing research. Both salary and teaching load are competitive, as is support for research and instruction. Faculty will be expected to produce high-quality research, participate in university service, and to deliver high-quality instruction in courses across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, which include online teaching. The position will begin August 2027.
Hiring is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.
The Cox School is a nationally ranked business school located in Dallas, Texas, home to 24 Fortune 500 headquarters, a fast-growing arts and cultural scene, and one of the most dynamic business communities in the country. The School offers a collegial working environment, generous faculty support and outstanding facilities. The tenure-track/tenured MSE faculty consist of Maribeth Kuenzi (Chair), Marcus Butts, Grace Ho, David Lei, Robin Pinkley, Don Vandewalle, Gordon Walker, Zhen Zhang, and Betty Zhou. In the past three years, faculty members have had publications in top-tier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organization Science.
SMU is a private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located in Dallas, SMU maintains a moderate size of about 12,000 students. SMU is designated as a preferred employer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most prolific high-tech industrial and business centers in the country, and a region well-suited to dual-career couples given the concentration of universities nearby, including TCU, UTD, UTA, and Baylor. Dallas' quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments and homes within walking distance of campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively short commute, and the availability of both mass transit systems and plentiful on-campus parking.
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Strategy or a related field, demonstrated track record of high-quality research and teaching.
Preferred qualifications: A research focus in Corporate Governance or related areas such as Board of Directors, Top Management Teams, Stakeholder Management, or Nonmarket Strategy is desired. Applicants should have an established publication record in top-tier academic journals, strong working research pipeline, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a record of professional service and leadership in the field.
Application Instructions
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until hiring is complete, with priority given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of written work, three names of reference for letters to be contacted before an offer is made, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Any questions or inquiries may be directed to the MSE administrative assistant Jill McGinness or department chair Maribeth Kuenzi at mse@smu.edu.