Assistant Professor of Business Management

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business Management within the School of Business. The position is physically located on the Platteville campus (i.e. non-remote) and will primarily teach introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate management courses. The School of Business highly values versatility among its management faculty; thus, candidates with expertise in a specialized domain such as organizational change, sustainability, human resources, or supply chain management are encouraged to apply.

The School of Business's operating philosophy is exceptional teaching delivered by scholars who possess substantial industry experience. Applicants' materials should highlight relevant industry experiences and credentials in addition to demonstrating a propensity to engage in scholarly work. A doctorate degree is not required for hire but will be required to grant tenure.

The desired start date is August 2025. Compensation is $70,000 - $77,000 per year, commensurate with experience.The University of Wisconsin System has anationally top ranked retirement planand acomprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching

  • Teach four courses per semester. Courses are assigned based on the faculty's expertise. Areas of specific need include:

    • Strategic Management

    • International/Global Business

    • Leadership & Management

    • Organizational Behavior

    • Operations Management

    • Management Science/Business Analytics

  • Courses taught may include a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses as well as across multiple modalities such as in-person, online, or hybrid.

  • Provide advising to students both within and outside of the classroom regarding their future careers in management.

• Scholarly & Professional Activity

  • Participate in the creation and distribution of scholarly work in alignment with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.

  • Engage and share expertise with professional associations and organizations.

• Service

  • Engage in service to the university and the business school through formal and ad hoc committees.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Master's degree in business, management or a closely related field.

• A doctoral degree must be obtained by Year 5 to qualify for tenure.

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in area of degree concentration.

• Evidence of past contributions to scholarly or professional knowledge.

• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.

• Excellent oral, written, and organizational communication skills.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

TheSchool of Businessis an energetic, teaching-focused academic unit that emphasizes applied experiences in preparing future business professionals. Courses regularly include client-based projects, advanced simulations, and other high-impact learning activities to help students bridge theory to practice. The school offers over 10 programs at the associates, bachelors, and masters levels in multiple modalities including classroom and online. Additionally, the school offers a robust set of collegial and financial supports to nurture scholarly activity and professional development.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through ouronline applicant portal. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by May 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

Letter of application addressing your educational and professional preparation. Please note how your industry experience will facilitate a valuable a learning environment for students. A current resume/vita which may also note any contributions to scholarly (e.g. journal publication, conference presentation) or practitioner audiences (e.g. trade publications, presentations, or service to professional associations). Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted until the final stages of the search and only with the candidate's foreknowledge.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Les Hollingsworth, Director, School of Business at hollingsworl@uwplatt.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.