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Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Business
Department: Department of Management
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Management (MGT) at Illinois State University is inviting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Strategic Management at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2026.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in Strategic Management, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with other international courses (e.g., international business, international management and cross-cultural behavior in business) as needs dictate. Faculty in MGT typically teach a 3-3 load with enrollment in each course section capped around 40 students. Classes during the academic year are delivered face-to-face or hybrid. Research, teaching, and service duties will be divided 40/40/20 percent, respectively. The potential and commitment to do both high-quality teaching and research is expected. Standard appointment dates are August 16 to May 15.

The MGT department offers programs in International Business, Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, and Business Administration. Faculty in the department have published in top tier journals, such as AMJ, AMR, GSJ, ISR, JBR, JIM, JMS, JWB, LRP, MIR, R&D Management, SMJ and Technovation, among others.

Additional Information

 University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Learn about ISU’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride. Our strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2030, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. For more information visit: https://strategicplan.illinoisstate.edu/.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$137,000 - $145,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

(1) an earned doctorate (or ABD) in Strategic Management or International Business/Management from an AACSB-accredited institution.
(2) experience in teaching or assisting in one or more courses in strategic management or international business/management or a related management discipline,
(3) a record of research published in scholarly journals such as those listed on the ABDC, AJG, or other scholarly journals and/or evidence of a promising pipeline of research in-progress
(4) a demonstrated ability of oral proficiency in the English language, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

(1) Letter of application
(2) Curriculum vitae including ABDC/AJG rank of published articles
(3) Statement of your research agenda (one-page maximum)
(4) Statement of your teaching philosophy (one-page maximum)
(5) Writing sample (e.g., published article, job market paper, dissertation chapter, work-in-progress manuscript)
(6) Evidence of teaching effectiveness for Strategy or IB/IM courses (e.g., teaching evaluations)
(7) Contact information for three references

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

To assure full consideration, please apply by October 20, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Somnath Lahiri
Interim Department Chair of Management
slahiri@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.