Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Area of Management

46621BR

Position Description:

The Area of Management in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University invites applications for one or more full time, 9-month tenured/tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full professor to begin in Fall 2027. Candidates with a background in strategy, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, leadership, human resource management, or a closely related field will be considered.

Salary and benefits are highly competitive and include financial support for data acquisition and domestic and international conference travel. Additional funding may be available for at least three years of summer research support, and candidates will benefit from a reduced teaching load.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College:

The Rawls College of Business is AACSB accredited, and offers BBA degrees with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several MBA programs are offered. First, a Professional MBA hybrid program is offered for students who wish to remain employed full-time; classes are offered one weekend per month in three locations in Texas: Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, as well as an online MBA. A third MBA program is specifically designed for students with undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Finally, the College offers a number of Dual Degree MBA programs. We also offer MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research & analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. The Rawls has 150 faculty members (including 42 tenured faculty and 34 endowed chairs or professorships). The College has almost 7000 undergraduate students and over 1000 graduate students.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Area of Management currently has 30 faculty members and 10 doctoral students, who publish research in top journals in the field and are award-winning subject-matter experts in entrepreneurship, family business, human resource management, leadership, organizational behavior, organization theory, and strategic management. The Area takes pride in teaching excellence, and faculty members have been awarded various teaching awards.

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with dynamic student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications:

1. Candidates must hold a doctorate in Management or a related field. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by August 2025.

2. A demonstrated record or aptitude for high-quality research in the field of management.

3. Specific experience in teaching management courses; including strategy, entrepreneurship, family business, leadership, organizational behavior, and/or human resource management.

4. Service experience or demonstrated aptitude to engage in service to the department, college, and university.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Candidates with experience or aptitude for teaching PhD students in Management

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Research statement

• Teaching statement

• Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications

• List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Hans Hansen, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851 .

The deadline to submit applications is on February 15, 2027.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?:

No

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade:

800

Applications must be received by:

02/15/2027