Department Chair & Associate / Full Professor of Management – University of Missouri

Department Chair & Associate / Full Professor of Management – University of Missouri

• Institution: University of Missouri (MU)

• Academic Unit: Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business | Department of Management

• Job Opening ID: 60648

• Position Title: Department Chair & Associate / Full Professor of Management

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured / Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor or Full Professor

• Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States (On-site; not remote)

• Application Review Begins: October 15, 2026 (for full consideration; open until filled)

• Expected Start Date: August 2027 (earlier start date negotiable)

Overview of Role

The Department of Management in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications and nominations from established scholar-leaders for the position of Department Chair.

This is a full-time, tenured/tenure-track academic leadership role at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The department seeks an individual with strong administrative, research, and teaching credentials. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Strategy and/or Entrepreneurship, though scholars with expertise across all management subfields (including Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, and Supply Chain Management) are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities & Leadership Scope

• Departmental Administration: Lead and manage the Department of Management, oversee faculty development, support curriculum innovation, and guide departmental strategy.

• Instructional Delivery: Teach undergraduate and/or master’s level courses under a reduced teaching load allocated for administrative duties.

• Scholarly Productivity: Maintain an active, high-impact research agenda with contributions to leading management journals.

• Experiential Learning & Service: Champion the college's focus on student experiential learning and represent the department across college, campus, and professional committees.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited business school or closely related program in a relevant discipline.

  • Current academic rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.

  • Qualifications and scholarly record meeting the standards for tenure at the Trulaske College of Business.

  • Strong record of scholarship in management published in top-tier academic journals.

  • Demonstrated understanding of contemporary teaching methods across in-seat and online formats.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior academic administrative and supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to lead faculty teams.

  • Experience with business curriculum design and experiential learning initiatives.

• Work Authorization:

  • Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits & Community Highlights

• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible for full University of Missouri System benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement programs, and tuition fee reductions across all four UM System campuses.

• Location & Lifestyle: Columbia, Missouri, is an ideal college town offering a low cost of living, high quality of life, diverse dining and arts culture, and central proximity to both St. Louis and Kansas City.

Application Checklist & Selection Process

Applicants must submit the following materials via the MU recruiting portal:

1. Letter of Interest / Application Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. (Finalists will be required to provide three [3] letters of recommendation).

Interview Process: Initial screening begins two weeks after posting, followed by Zoom preliminary interviews and on-campus visits for finalists.

Application Process & Inquiries

• 🔗 Direct Application Portal: Apply via University of Missouri Recruitment (Job ID #60648)

• 📧 Department Search Contact: Lisa Pagett (lisa.pagett@missouri.edu)

• 📅 Full Consideration Deadline: October 15, 2026

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