What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Management position at St. Mary's University?
The Greehey School of Business, at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position, starting August 1, 2026. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach across multiple instructional modalities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, are familiar with experiential learning and/or service learning, and who demonstrate an interest in and the capacity to conduct quality scholarly research and service.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Management (or a related business degree) from an AACSB accredited school. ABD candidates will be considered if their expected graduation date is no later than August 1, 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who specialize in General Management/Strategic Management/Entrepreneurship.
Faculty members are expected to teach various management courses, including those in their area of expertise. Faculty members in the Greehey School of Business are also expected to teach core business courses as needed. Prior teaching experience and evidence of innovative pedagogy and course development is highly desired.
Beyond teaching, candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and a commitment to contribute meaningfully to the department, the Greehey School of Business, local community and St. Mary's University mission. Successful faculty members in the Greehey School of Business maintain a balanced portfolio of teaching, advising, research, and service and are open to interaction with industry and the profession.
About Us
The position is within the Department of Management and Marketing in the Greehey School of Business, which offers majors in Marketing, Management, and International Business. The Marketing major offers two tracks, Digital Marketing and Marketing, and the Management major offers two tracks, one in General Management and one in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. At the graduate level, faculty members provide instruction to students enrolled in the MBA program.
The Greehey School of Business, accredited by AACSB International, offers undergraduate BBA degrees in various fields and an MBA for Professionals at the graduate level. With a 1:17 faculty-to-student ratio, the school is known for academic excellence and innovative programming, and has a highly engaged alumni base.
St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
San Antonio, the 7th largest city in the nation, is located in south-central Texas and is one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country with the San Antonio-Austin corridor described as the "New Major Metropolis" by major news media. With around 1.5 million residents, it has experienced extensive growth in population, economic development and workforce development. San Antonio (https://www.sanantonio.gov) is home to The Alamo and other Spanish missions, the famous, miles-long River Walk lined with cafes and shops, Hemisfair Park's 750-foot Tower of the Americas, which overlooks the city, and many other cultural and artistic attractions.
St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment offers are contingent upon a clear background check, receipt of official transcripts and budgetary approval.
To learn more visit: https://www.stmarytx.edu/about/.
Application Instructions
Submit your cover letter, along with supporting materials to St. Mary's University's online application system http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/.
Required materials include:
- Cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the position
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Teaching philosophy and statement summarizing research record
Review of applications will begin March 31, 2026, and will remain open until filled. Direct questions to Zecong Ma, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Management and Marketing, at zma1@stmarytx.edu.