What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Management - WVU Tech (Beckley) position at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the following employment opportunity:
The Department of Accounting and Management in the School of Business invites applications for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Management position to begin in August 2026.
Responsibilities include teaching 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester in various business-related courses, along with other duties commensurate with a teaching position. The department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in micro- and macro-organizational theories, and quantitative theory including primary courses such as International Business, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Research, and secondary courses such as Entrepreneurship and Marketing. The position requires course delivery in both in-person and online formats using Blackboard and adherence to Quality Matters Standards. Additional responsibilities include student advising, recruitment, retention, curriculum assessment, involvement with student organizations, and other faculty-related duties.
Date of Appointment: August 14, 2026
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
A master's in business administration or an equivalent degree is required. A Doctorate in Management or a related field-or ABD with completion by May 2026-is preferred. Evidence of scholarly promise, excellent communication skills, and a student-centered philosophy is essential. Experience in college-level teaching and active use of technology is highly desirable.
WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment and is ranked seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near several state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities. The Department of Accounting and Management offers baccalaureate degrees in Accounting and Business Management and Undergraduate Certificate in Fraud Examination as well as opportunities for minors in Accounting, Adventure Recreation, Fraud Examination, Health Care, Management, Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Risk and Insurance, and Entrepreneurship.
More information about the School of Business can be found at: https://www.wvutech.edu/academics/business
Application Materials must include:
Letter of interest
Curriculum Vitae
Three (3) professional references with their full contact information
One-page teaching philosophy statement
University transcripts
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