Assistant Professor of Management

Assistant Professor of Management

Management

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, within The Bill Munday School of Business, beginning August 2026.

St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice. The Bill Munday School of Business is AACSB-accredited and delivers an experiential, values-based education anchored in the Holy Cross traditions of learning and service. The School prepares students to excel professionally in the dynamic 21st century business environment by integrating entrepreneurial thinking, social enterprise, innovation management, business analytics, and global collaboration into all of its academic and co-curricular programs.

The successful candidate will develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary teaching emphasis will be in entrepreneurship; candidates with secondary teaching or professional expertise in managing creative industries, business law, or business communication may be preferred. The Department of Management hosts innovative, AACSB-accredited curricula in business administration, management, entrepreneurship, and international business, emphasizing experiential learning, and also supports the Master of Business Administration program. Tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda leading to publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, refereed conference presentations, and other impactful intellectual contributions while also serving the needs of the department, school, university, profession, and community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Earned doctorate, ideally from an AACSB-accredited school, in a field relevant to the Department of Management and expected areas of teaching expertise.
• Ability to develop and teach entrepreneurship and management courses in undergraduate and graduate (MBA) programs.
• Preferred secondary expertise and ability to develop and teach courses in managing creative industries, business law, or business communication if needed.
• Demonstrated excellence in the classroom, with preferred experience in both in-person and online modalities, and proven ability to integrate experiential learning across the curriculum.
• Experience incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and/or emerging technologies into the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals in management, entrepreneurship, or other relevant fields.
• Willingness to engage proactively with the business and entrepreneurship communities in Austin; at least three years of industry experience is preferred.
• Willingness to lead and/or collaborate on entrepreneurship co-curricular programming and student mentorship.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collegiality.
• Experience with and commitment to working with a diverse population consistent with the St. Edward's University mission.
• Documented proof of identity, employment eligibility, and completion of a successful criminal background check.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Candidates should have an interest in and the ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as support a diverse student body.

• Fulfill teaching requirements of a 7-course (4-3 or 3-4) teaching load per academic year, teaching and prepping courses as assigned. St. Edward's University is a teaching institution and regards teaching as central to its mission. Courses may be in-person, hybrid, or online as assigned and required for student needs; undergraduate classes are scheduled for weekdays; graduate classes are assigned for weeknights and occasional Saturdays.
• Interact with the entrepreneurship community in Austin and beyond to develop applied projects and opportunities for students.
• Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff in organizing entrepreneurship co-curricular programming for St. Edward's students, potentially including innovation summits, business plan competitions, mentorship opportunities, and engagements with Austin Tech Week, SXSW, etc.
• Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff in developing entrepreneurship programming for external audiences.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring for undergraduate students.
• Participate in assessment of student performance in the discipline.
• Maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic status through an active program of high-quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed business journals.
• Meet School and University service requirements through participation on committees and campus initiatives.
• Fulfill other faculty responsibilities as outlined in the St. Edward's University Faculty Manual.
• Other duties as assigned

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application by clicking "Apply for this Position" (link to be added). Application packages should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement describing your teaching philosophy and your approach to integrating experiential learning in entrepreneurship

Additionally, all faculty applications must include a statement outlining how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.

Mission Integration Statement Prompt:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective, and a commitment to providing educational opportunities for students from varied cultural, religious, educational, and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty, and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities, and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the dignity and worth of each person and emphasizes the obligation of all individuals to work towards a more just world.

While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences, and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above? Describe how your prior work aligns with the university's mission.

Applicants should submit materials by November 16, 2025 for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.