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Position Title
Management & Leadership Programs: Assistant Professor
Job Category
Faculty
Employment Type
Regular
Job Profile
Assistant Professor
Job Duties
POSITION: A tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor is available in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Management/Leadership/Organizational Behavior who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program. Start date of the position is August 17, 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, or related area by March 30, 2027.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful university teaching, and success in research.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual who has a desire to teach in a strong Management program. Individual would teach courses in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs based on program needs and in accordance with specialization. Potential courses include leadership, people analytics, organizational behavior, and other courses as needed.
Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, participate in research and scholarly activities, provide professional/career advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers five majors: Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. Emphases within the Management major includes Sport Management. Certificates available include a Leadership Certificate. The department serves around 500 undergraduate majors, and helps support the UW System Consortium online MBA program. The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of nearly 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty- undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives (Job ID #10008355).
Please Attach The Following In PDF Format
lauverkj@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 9, 2026. However, applications may be received and considered until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.
Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability
Department
Key Job Responsibilities:
Compensation
Required Qualifications:
Education
Preferred Qualifications:
How To Apply
Contact Information:
Special Notes
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
Additional Information
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title
Management & Leadership Programs: Assistant Professor
Job Category
Faculty
Employment Type
Regular
Job Profile
Assistant Professor
Job Duties
POSITION: A tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor is available in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Management/Leadership/Organizational Behavior who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program. Start date of the position is August 17, 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, or related area by March 30, 2027.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful university teaching, and success in research.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual who has a desire to teach in a strong Management program. Individual would teach courses in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs based on program needs and in accordance with specialization. Potential courses include leadership, people analytics, organizational behavior, and other courses as needed.
Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, participate in research and scholarly activities, provide professional/career advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers five majors: Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. Emphases within the Management major includes Sport Management. Certificates available include a Leadership Certificate. The department serves around 500 undergraduate majors, and helps support the UW System Consortium online MBA program. The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of nearly 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty- undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives (Job ID #10008355).
Please Attach The Following In PDF Format
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vita
- Unofficial graduate school transcript
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information for three references (please include in your letter of application--Workday only allows 5 uploads)
- Teaching evaluations if available
lauverkj@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 9, 2026. However, applications may be received and considered until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.
Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat.
- . 19.36(7).
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability
Department
Key Job Responsibilities:
Compensation
Required Qualifications:
Education
Preferred Qualifications:
How To Apply
Contact Information:
Special Notes
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
Additional Information
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat.
- . 19.36(7).
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.