Assistant Professor of Strategy

Description

ABOUT THE STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today’s dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business’s mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society.

Michigan Ross is consistently ranked among the world’s leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (Online and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management. For more information, visit MichiganRoss.umich.edu.

Additional Information

For more detailed descriptions of the Strategy Area, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and the University of Michigan, please visit our websites:

Strategy Area

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

University of Michigan

University of Michigan Benefits

Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate before the beginning of the 27/28 academic year (i.e., August 2027). Evidence of strong research and teaching potential must be demonstrated. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to undertake a rigorous program of research and engage in innovative teaching individually as well as within a team.

Desired Qualifications

Preparation and research in strategic management or a closely related field is highly desired.

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• One or two published or working papers that illustrate a major research interest
• Teaching statement and teaching evaluations (if any)
• Three letters of recommendation

The application deadline is October 1, 2026.

For questions related to the application process, please contact Rachel Grimes (grimesr@umich.edu), Area Administrator.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities."