Assistant Professor, of Management & Entrepreneurship - IFO (AA28028)

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor, of Management & Entrepreneurship - IFO (AA28028)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

• $64,963.00 - $193,146.00
• Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline : Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Responsibilities

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Business. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, continuing preparation, and service to the University, community, and discipline.

Job Duties

• •A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• •The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• •May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
• •The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• •All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement )
• •This successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and Management.
• •This position will advise undergraduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• •Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
• •Earned a terminal degree in Entrepreneurship/Management/Business from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD applicants are welcome, but they must complete their degree by August 14, 2028).
• •Earned a terminal degree in Entrepreneurship/Management/Business from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABD applicants are welcome, but they must complete their degree by August 14, 2028).
• •The successful candidate is expected to have training in Entrepreneurship, enabling them to teach/develop courses in entrepreneurship, innovation management, and creativity that utilize these technologies/skills.
• •The successful candidate has the qualifications to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification or Practice Academic (PA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business's ongoing AACSB accreditation process.

Preferred Qualification

• •Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• •Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• •Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research in management and/or entrepreneurship.
• •Professional experience as an entrepreneur.
• •Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
• •Demonstrated ability to navigate the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Application Procedures:

A complete online application must include all required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. Please note that, due to Workday system limitations, you may upload a maximum of five (5) attachments with your application. If you need to submit more than five attachments, please contact us directly and we will assist with uploading the additional documents on your behalf.

• •Cover Letter
• •Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• •Contact Information for three (3) references
• •Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• •A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Cheryl Trahms Ph.D.

150 Morris Hall

Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507-389-1157

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

Email: cheryl.trahms@mnsu.edu

Other Requirements

The University may be able to provide employment visa sponsorship for qualified candidates, subject to USCIS guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu .

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/ .

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

• Additional Information
• Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About

The College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato, has been an accredited member of AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1997 and puts them in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. The College offers high-demand undergraduate programs, online master's programs, an online degree completion program, and several certificate programs, and supports the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The College comprises four departments: Accounting and Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Marketing and Business Law. One of the largest business schools in the region