Assistant Professor of Management

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2027-28. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or D.B.A in Management, with a specific teaching and research focus in Entrepreneurship, from an AACSB International accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. The position begins August 2027. The position serves the Management program. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the college and institution. Courses will be in Entrepreneurship and, where needed, in other Management-related subfields. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in building the Entrepreneurship program, which will require establishing relationships with companies. The position also requires research in Entrepreneurship and Management in peer-reviewed journals consistent with College of Business requirements for Scholarly Academics. Leadership will be demonstrated through active, effective engagement in several of the following areas: service to the profession, the University, the College, the Program, and the business community consistent with EKU’s mission; advising students; leading student organizations; developing corporate alliances; assisting with special on- and off-campus events; coordinating internships; and promoting the Entrepreneurship minor. The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.