Tenure-Track Strategic Management Job at University of Texas Austin – Deadline 1st Sept

Job Description

The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Strategic Management within the Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal Department of Management, starting Fall 2026. While the department primarily seeks Assistant Professors nearing completion of their Ph.D., both roles are open rank, and strong applications from senior candidates are encouraged.

Organization Profile

The Rosenthal Department of Management is a diverse and collaborative academic unit, housing a broad mix of faculty members conducting research across a wide range of topics and methodologies. The department resides within the McCombs School of Business, a top-ranked business school committed to high-impact public research.

The department benefits from exceptional support structures, including:

• A strong Ph.D. program
• Extensive research funding
• Research assistants (undergraduate and graduate)

McCombs is also home to several leading centers:

• Center for Leadership and Ethics
• Harkey Institute for Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Studies
• Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center
• Jon Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship
• Texas Venture Labs
• Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

Austin offers faculty a dynamic business ecosystem, including innovative startups and established firms, fostering valuable research and engagement opportunities. McCombs’ world-class facilities—such as Robert Rowling Hall and the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center—enhance the academic experience.

Job Title:

• Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – Strategic Management
• Rank: Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
• Department Hiring: Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal, Department of Management
• Institution: McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

Position Description:

Faculty members will:

• Conduct high-impact research in strategic management
• Contribute to teaching at the undergraduate, MBA, and/or executive levels
• Engage with Austin’s entrepreneurial and corporate communities
• Participate in scholarly and departmental activities

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ph.D. in Management or related field (completed by appointment start date)
• Demonstrated potential for impactful, high-quality research
• Ability to teach effectively at multiple levels

Preferred:

• Strong pipeline of publications and working papers
• Experience teaching in diverse academic environments

Job Location:

Austin, Texas, USA

Scale of Pay:

As per University of Texas norms (discussed during the interview process)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio:

• Letter of interest
• Current CV
• Copies of working papers or forthcoming publications
• Dissertation proposal or summary
• Recent course evaluations
• Three letters of recommendation

Submit materials via:
apply.interfolio.com/169577
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
Note: Do not send applications via email.

For inquiries, contact:
Nohemi Cazares
Operations Manager, Rosenthal Department of Management
McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin
2110 Speedway Stop B6300, Austin, Texas 78712-1282
Email: im-management@mccombs.utexas.edu

As per university policy, a criminal background check may be conducted on finalist(s).

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