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Position TitleAssistant Professor of Management

Job Posting Number2026056TTL

Job LocationRound Rock, San Marcos

DepartmentDepartment of Management

Position Description

TheDepartment of Management (https://mgt.mccoy.txst.edu) in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a recently approved, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate for this position will regularly publish high-quality research in the field of management.

The successful candidate will also teach graduate (including the Doctor of Business Administration ( DBA ) and undergraduate courses in Organizational Behavior (OB) and Human Resource Management ( HRM ), in both face-to-face and online modalities, while engaging in service activities appropriate for this rank. Additionally, a successful candidate will be expected to support initiatives of the university, college, and department related to various areas of management.

About the Department of Management

The Department of Management is a highly collegial and intellectually vibrant group of approximately 30 full-time faculty. The department offers a BBA in Management (with concentrations in Entrepreneurial Studies and Human Resources Management); provides a university-wide minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship; supports the college’s face-to-face and online MBA programs; supports the college’s DBA program (beginning in Fall 2025); and serves as the home of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

About the McCoy College of Business

TheMcCoy College of Business (https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/) provides student-centered undergraduate and master’s programs that produce graduates with the skills and experience to compete responsibly, professionally, and successfully in dynamic business environments. Nationally acclaimed faculty, extraordinary community partners, and industrious students collaborate to solve business challenges through applied research. As an AACSB -accredited institution with over 5,000 students, the McCoy College of Business emphasizes innovation, experiential learning, student-focused engagement, research, and service as it educates the next generation of global business leaders. The McCoy College of Business is home to the #1 sales program (worldwide), ranked #4 in family business research productivity (United States), ranked among the Top 30 Best Business Schools (among US public universities), and offers a Tier 1 MBA program. In recent years, the part-time MBA program was ranked among the best part-time MBA programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

About Texas State University

Texas State University (https://www.txst.edu/) , located along the beautiful San Marcos River, is in the center of Texas’s innovation corridor. The city of San Marcos is home to the university, which is 25 miles south of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of the San Marcos River and nearby access to two major airports.

Texas State is driving what’s next in research, academic excellence, and student success. The promising students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and new graduates are primed to have an impact, change lives, and make a difference in the world. As a national research university with a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University: High Research Activity, Texas State is committed to world-class research and scholarly activities that span all disciplines, create new knowledge, and promote economic, cultural, and technological advancements to address real-world issues. Texas State is on a trajectory to become a “Tier One” research university.

With more than 40,000 students, Texas State is among the 50 largest public universities in the nation. Students choose from over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs offered by nine colleges. Texas State’s enrollment of minority students accounts for over 50% of the student population, and Hispanic-student enrollment accounts for over 35% of the student body. The university is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and is one of 30 institutions nationally to receive the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in recognition of efforts to accelerate the success of Hispanic students in higher education. Additionally, Texas State has been named by Forbes as a Best Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for Women. The university is also regularly ranked as a Best College for Veterans.

Additional Details about the Position

The following details are offered as general information to applicants. Please note that the information below is based on estimates and is subject to change.

Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Support: Includes the potential for summer support, other research support, and a professional development budget for research use and conference attendance.

Other Information about Why to Choose Texas State:https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition/why-choose-txst.html

Benefits: Numerous benefits are offered (seehttps://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.htmlfor an overview).

The Department of Management is interested in selecting a faculty member who will add to its highly collegial culture and contribute to the advancement of the department and college as the university transitions to a top-tier research institution while retaining a focus on high-quality teaching. Additionally, given that this faculty member will also teach in the DBA program, an individual with experience serving in the role of Assistant Professor is a desired preference.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

+ A Ph.D. in Business, Management, or a related business field from an AACSB -accredited institution by the date of hire.

+ A history of, or strong potential for, publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed business journals commensurate with rank.

+ Experience of high-quality teaching of OB/ HRM courses at the undergraduate and graduate level commensurate with rank.

+ Experience of high-quality teaching in online courses.

+ A record of service commensurate with rank.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Evidence of publishing in top-tier scholarly business journals, according to the Australian Business Deans Council ( ABDC ) Journal Quality List or the Chartered Association of Business Schools ( CABS ) Academic Journal Guide.

+ Evidence of high-quality teaching of OB/ HRM or related courses at graduate ( MBA /Ph.D./ DBA ) levels and undergraduate levels.

+ Evidence of high-quality teaching in online and face-to-face modalities.

+ Evidence of a commitment to high-quality professional and institutional service activities.

+ Evidence of related industry experience.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/hr/postings/54423/

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by January 10, 2026.

+ Cover letter (that clearly describes how each required qualification is met).

+ Curriculum vitae.

+ Research statement (that details research program and goals).

+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness (a summary of teaching evaluations is preferred).

+ Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Indu Ramachandran, Search Committee Chair ([email protected])

Proposed Start DateFall 2026

Posting Date10/30/2025

Review Date01/10/2026

Close Date01/10/2026

Open Until Filled?No

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54423

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