Strategic Management Faculty Position

2 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States San Jose State University Full time

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Department: School of Management

Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as outlined by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated salary range: $134,000 - $142,000. Refer to the Benefits Summary for details regarding excellent employment benefits.

Position Overview:

The School of Management at San Jose State University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) specializing in Strategic Management. The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in Strategic Management, with additional opportunities to instruct in Organizational Theory, Business and Society, and potentially Business Law. Research interests should align with strategic management, particularly emphasizing innovation and its implications at both organizational and societal levels.

The School of Management (SOM) is home to undergraduate concentrations in Management and Human Resource Management, serving approximately 1,400 students. The faculty comprises 17 tenured/tenure-track members and 30 lecturers, delivering courses across various undergraduate and graduate programs. Faculty members are actively engaged in research and frequently publish in reputable academic journals. For further details about the School of Management, please visit the department's website.

San Jose State University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. The institution values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that excellence in research, teaching, and service is achieved through a community that embodies these principles. The university enrolls a diverse student body, with a significant proportion being first-generation college students and recipients of Pell Grants. SJSU is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Required Qualifications:

  • A doctorate from an accredited institution, with scholarly active status under AACSB standards. The doctoral degree must be conferred by the appointment date.
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence or potential effectiveness in strategic management and related fields.
  • Evidence of scholarly publications or potential for a strong research agenda in strategic management or related disciplines.
  • Interest in engaging with professionals in Silicon Valley and connecting students from diverse backgrounds to the business community.
  • Awareness and sensitivity to the educational objectives of a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

Priority will be given to candidates whose research focuses on strategic management with a connection to innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering courses in strategic management primarily at the undergraduate level, with opportunities for graduate-level instruction.
  • Maintaining an active research agenda and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Engaging with a diverse student body in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Participating in shared governance and fulfilling other service commitments within the university.
  • Creating inclusive course materials and teaching strategies that cater to a diverse student population.

Other Duties:

All faculty members are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with related requirements. Faculty may also be designated as Campus Security Authorities and are required to complete necessary training.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should complete the online employment application and attach the following documents:

  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diversity statement
  • Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
  • Statement of research agenda
  • At least one published or working paper
  • Three references with contact information
  • All teaching evaluations from the past three years
  • Doctoral transcript

Equal Employment Opportunity:

San Jose State University prohibits discrimination based on various factors, including age, race, gender, and disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.



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