Visiting Professor of Business

Job Title

Visiting Professor of Business

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Visiting Professor of Business in the Department of Management. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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This is a fixed-term appointment created to develop curriculum and substantially contribute to the launch of at least one of two flagship graduate programs: the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and/or the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Entrepreneurship and Community Resilience. The role suits a seasoned academic leader who moves quickly from design to delivery and who enjoys building things that last. It offers the chance to help shape these programs from the ground up at a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

This is a nine-month visiting appointment (renewable for up to three academic years and convertible to a permanent tenured/tenure-track position) on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment depends on need and funding. Work hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM, or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by institutional needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The successful candidate will take a substantial role in designing and launching the *MHA and/or DBA programs while demonstrating excellence in teaching, maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring graduate students, and supporting the operations of the College. Both programs are being built at once, so the work calls for someone comfortable holding two related but distinct mandates: a practice-oriented master's in health administration and an applied doctoral program serving working professionals.

*The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Entrepreneurship and Community Resilience is under submission and awaiting TAMUS, THECB, and SACSCOC approval. Responsibilities associated with the proposed MHA and DBA programs are contingent upon receipt of all required approvals from TAMUS, THECB, and