Assistant Professor of Strategic Management

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Department of Management (MGT) at Illinois State University is inviting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Strategic Management at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2026.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in Strategic Management, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with other international courses (e.g., international business, international management and cross-cultural behavior in business) as needs dictate. Faculty in MGT typically teach a 3-3 load with enrollment in each course section capped around 40 students. Classes during the academic year are delivered face-to-face or hybrid. Research, teaching, and service duties will be divided 40/40/20 percent, respectively. The potential and commitment to do both high-quality teaching and research is expected. Standard appointment dates are August 16 to May 15.

The MGT department offers programs in International Business, Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, and Business Administration. Faculty in the department have published in top tier journals, such as AMJ, AMR, GSJ, ISR, JBR, JIM, JMS, JWB, LRP, MIR, R&D Management, SMJ and Technovation, among others.

 University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Learn about ISU’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride. Our strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2030, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. For more information visit: https://strategicplan.illinoisstate.edu/.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.