Assistant Professor In Strategic Management

The Department of Management & Business invites applications for a tenuretrack appointment in Strategic Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2026. We seek a colleague who can inspire undergraduates in both introductory and capstone strategy courses and who will sustain an active, productive research stream that advances knowledge in strategic management.

Responsibilities

Teaching

Teach five undergraduate courses per academic year (Introductory Strategy, Capstone Strategy, and electives aligned with your expertise).
Contribute to interdisciplinary offerings such as the First-Year Experience or relevant College programs.

Research

Develop a coherent research stream and maintain a vigorous, ongoing research agenda that produces peer-reviewed publications in high-quality outlets.

Advising & Mentoring

Advise and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates, including supervising independent research projects.

Service

Participate actively in departmental, College, and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. (or ABD with completion by December 2026) in Strategy, Management, or a closely related field.
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
A promising and clearly articulated research trajectory with the potential for sustained productivity.
Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.
Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary: $103,000 - $110,000

Application Instructions

Review of applications begins September 3^rd, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.

Please submit:

Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae.
Teaching statement and recent course evaluations (if available).
Research statement outlining current projects and future agenda.
Contact information for three references.

Apply online: [insert application portal link]

Questions? Please contact Michael Dunn, Search Committee Chair, Department of Management & Business (mdunn@skidmore.edu).

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college of ~2,500 students representing 47 states and 46 countries. With a studentfaculty ratio of 8:1, we value close interaction, creative pedagogy, and teacherscholar excellence.

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