Assistant Professor, Management

Job Summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is searching for an Assistant Professor with teaching and research experience in management. All disciplines in management will be considered, with a preference for those specializing in Strategic Management. Evidence of successful teaching and research is highly desirable.

The Department of Management offers specialized concentrations in Leadership, Sports Management, Human Resource Management, and International Business. The department also contributes to the MBA program.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be online, on the main campus, or at off-campus sites within our region.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester; Willingness to teach any courses, including online, graduate, and undergraduate classes, as assigned. The department makes an effort to assign courses based on individual expertise, but faculty may be asked to teach courses in other management areas when needed.
• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.
• Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students.
• Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement.
• Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship.
• Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field.
• Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings.
• Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University’s mission.
• Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities.
• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities.
• Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Business Management or closely related field from an AACSB-I accredited university program or equivalent accreditation.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by January 2, 2026. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Business Management or related field from an AACSB-I accredited university program along with evidence of prior research, teaching and related work experience.
• Experience teaching and conducting research within the field of Strategic Management.
• Evidence of a secondary area of expertise in innovation, AI or emerging technologies, international business, human resource management analytics, or sports management is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
• Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
• Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructi