Assistant Professor of Management

Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina Assistant Professor of Management College of Business and Technology.

The Position:

The College of Business (COB) invites qualified candidates to apply for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Management to start in August 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have, at a minimum, a master's degree in a Business field. Candidates holding or pursuing a Ph.D. are preferred. Candidates with less than an earned Ph.D. will be hired with Lecturer status and will be converted to Assistant Professor status upon completion of the degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

We seek candidates with broad expertise in general business and management. Preferred candidates will be able to teach a combination of introductory business coursework, upper-level undergraduate management coursework, and graduate-level management coursework. Preferred candidates will have expertise in supply chain management and/or entrepreneurship. Preferred candidates will hold the required teaching credentials but also have significant industry experience. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a collegial campus community. Candidates will engage and advise a diverse student population.

Faculty Responsibilities:

This position carries responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as student advising. Faculty members typically teach four sections per semester, advise students, serve on university and college committees, and engage in professional development activities. Teaching assignments will align with the qualifications of the individual and the needs of the college. Candidates must be willing and qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business and related fields including management and entrepreneurship in both traditional and online settings. Candidates must be willing to serve, as assigned, on both COBT committees and Lander University committees. According to AACSB engagement and impact guidelines, School of Business faculty engage with the local community according to their professional area of expertise. This position requires the academic advising of students. Assistant/Associate professor candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy School of Business guidelines for AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification. Lecturer candidates must demonstrate professional experience and engagement to satisfy the School of Business guidelines for AACSB Instructional Practitioner (IP) qualifications.

Salary:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

The College:

The College of Business and Technology consists of the School of Business, Department of Media and Design, and Department of Applied Computing. The School of Business offers bachelor's degrees in Accounting, Financial Services, Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship as well as an MBA and MS in Management. The primary focus of Lander University is teaching, and the College of Business emphasizes a student-centered learning environment. The College of Business and Technology is AACSB accredited. The University offers an excellent benefits package. The college and university support scholarship through research incentive programs, professional and pedagogical travel support, access to databases, and professional development funds. Lander University is in Greenwood, South Carolina, in the Piedmont region, which is only two to four hours from the beautiful South Carolina beaches or the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Closing Date:

Priority will be given to candidates whose files are submitted and complete by April 27, and reviews will continue until the position is filled. How to

Apply:

All applicants should submit the following: A cover letter clearly stating the candidate's teaching experience and research interests, and that addresses the duties and qualifications stated in the position description, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all graduate-level transcripts, and the names of three professional references with accurate contact information. Candidates being considered for campus interviews must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness before being invited to campus. Electronic submissions are required and should be addressed to the College of Business Search Committee and e-mailed to cob-application@lander.edu . Please direct all nominations, inquiries, and application materials to: Jamie Enlow College of Business Lander University 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, South Carolina 29649-2099 Lander is a tobacco-free institution. All final candidates are subject to successfully fulfilling background check requirements.

Note:

The University generally does not sponsor the H-1B Visa.

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