Term Faculty for Management and Entrepreneurship

Position Title:

Term Faculty for Management and Entrepreneurship

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is seeking two faculty members to teach Management and/or Entrepreneurship courses beginning January 2027 with an initial term of one year. The position will be at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor and come with the possibility of both renewal and increased FTE. The teaching assignments will be between one and four sections and may include a variety of classes taught face-to-face and online. ISU is a residential campus so, even if some teaching is online, Iowa residency and regular time on campus throughout the semester is required. The possible courses include:

MGMT 3710 – Organizational Behavior

MGMT 3720 – Ethical and Responsible Management

MGMT 3810 – Managing Family Businesses

MGMT 4710 – Introduction to Human Resource Management

MGMT 4730 – Evidence-Based Decision Making in Human Resource Management

MGMT 4780 – Strategic Management

ENTSP 3100 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation

ENTSP 3130 – Feasibility Analysis for New Ventures

ENTSP 3200 – Corporate Entrepreneurship

ENTSP 4100 – Social Entrepreneurship

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is a vibrant, supportive, and productive group of 40 faculty members (19 tenure-track and 21 term) currently chaired by Chad Murphy. With research interests spanning the areas of HR, OB, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Healthcare Management, they have published research in a wide variety of top journals, including the Academy of Management Journal , Academy of Management Review , Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Management , Organization Science , Strategic Management Journal , and Journal of Business Venturing . The department offers undergraduate degrees in Human Resource Management, Management, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, and International Business. The department also offers a Masters in Entrepreneurship and hosts PhD programs in Management as well as Entrepreneurship.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• •Masters degree in a business discipline or field related to the possible courses listed above
• •Previous teaching experience in a corporate or academic setting
• •Recent or continuing professional engagement as required for AACSB accreditation

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Experience with ISU’s learning management system, Canvas
• •Experience teaching online courses
• •ABD or Ph.D. in a business discipline or field related to the possible courses listed above

Department/Program & College Description:

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement.

With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.

The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.

Department Unit/Website: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/management/

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2027

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three References

For full guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before November 15, 2026 . For questions about the position, please contact the department chair Chad Murphy (chmurphy@iastate.edu).

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• •Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• •Generous leave plans
• •Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• •Life insurance and long-term disability
• •Flexible Spending Accounts
• •Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• •Employee Assistance Program
• •Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

November 2, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R20172

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.