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Working Title:
State University Faculty - Assistant/Associate Professor of Management
Institution:
Metropolitan State University
Classification Title:
State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization
City:
St. Paul
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$64,963.00 - $188,620.00
Job Description:
Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor of Management. This is a full-time fixed-term position within the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources and will start on August 17, 2026.
Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 8,000 post-traditional learners, the majority of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be "where learning meets living." Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2025 in the Midwest USA, and ranked # 1 in Minnesota). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. The university strategic plan, "Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Social Mobility, (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning/2025-2029) " provides a framework for achieving our mission by focusing on student success, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement.
Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) .
Description of College/School/Unit: The College of Business & Management, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a catalyst for positive change, a beacon of hope, and an institution promoting lifelong learning where learners become passionate citizens and ethical leaders capable of transforming their communities. The College transforms lives by providing equitable access to a high-quality, affordable business education. With a commitment to inclusion and civic engagement, we engage our diverse learners in acquiring the skills and knowledge required to drive organizational evolution. The College hosts five departments that serve approximately 2,300 full-time and part-time students with 35 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 129 community or adjunct faculty, 8 academic advising staff, and five staff.
The School/Academic Department: The Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Department at Metropolitan State is a leader in management education in the region and is positioned to help prepare students for the future of business and management positions.
Responsibilities:
Faculty members are expected to:
Teach Management courses (e.g., principles of management, organizational behavior, strategy, business ethics, and/or courses with a specific emphasis or focus on DEI/ESG, effectively at the undergraduate level.
Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement.
Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
Contribute to student growth and development through engagement in service to the department and college.
Demonstrate a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Deliver courses via multiple formats, times, and locations, including classroom and online, daytime and/or evening, and at multiple locations throughout the Twin Cities area.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or D.B.A. in management, or closely related field. Advanced ABD students will be considered with the degree conferred before July 1, 2026.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in teaching management-related courses at the university level, with a record of excellence.
Record of active involvement and excellence in scholarly work.
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to work in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse community of employees and students.
Excellent reputation working with students and providing trusted guidance to young adults.
Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Minnesota and teach face-to-face courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed doctoral degree from an accredited institution
Specialization in Strategy, Management, Organizational Behaviors, or a closely related field is preferred.
Minimum of one year of teaching experience (or a minimum of 5 university-level sections), of management courses at the university level, with a record of excellence.
Evidence of effective teaching in multiple areas of management, including principles of management, organizational behavior, strategy, business ethics, and/or courses with a specific emphasis or focus on DEI/ESG
Evidence of outstanding research or scholarly accomplishments.
Experience delivering courses in multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and fully online.
Experience with assessment/accreditation.
Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon the budget.
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Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO), which can be found on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html) .
For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization, go to www.ifo.org
Application: To apply, go to https://www.metrostate.edu/about/employment
*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.
The priority deadline for applications is April 4th, 2026, at 12:01 AM **.
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:**
Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position.
Current curriculum vitae or resume.
Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness.
Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing the conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution's name/logo, are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste Word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
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If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.
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Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-17-2026
Position End Date:
05-10-2027
Open Date:
03-17-2026
Close Date:
04-04-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Kevin Earl Thompson
Posting Contact Email:
hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu
