Associate or Full Professor in Strategic Management

Job Title Associate or Full Professor in Strategic Management

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 17, 2026. Applications received after January 17, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The College of Business at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Strategic Management, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026 (negotiable).

Job Summary:

We seek an accomplished scholar with a strong record of impactful, high-quality research, demonstrated teaching excellence and evidence of academic leadership, who will contribute to the College’s continued growth and reputation. The successful candidate will join a collegial and research-active faculty and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Management area and the College of Business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research with an emphasis on publishing in top-tier, peer-reviewed management journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a 2-2 teaching load in Strategic Management and related areas.
• Mentor and advise doctoral students and junior faculty, contributing to a vibrant research environment.
• Provide intellectual leadership and help shape the strategic direction of the Management area.
• Engage actively in service at the department, college, and university levels.
• Contribute to the broader academic community through editorial boards, professional associations, and other disciplinary leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

1. A Ph.D. in Strategic Management, Organizational Theory, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution.

2. A sustained record of research excellence, demonstrated by publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed academic journals, a strong scholarly reputation, and evidence of an active and productive research program.

3. Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

4. Demonstrated professional leadership and service to the academic community.

5. Strong written communication skills.

6. Strong oral communication skills.

7. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred:

• A robust research pipeline demonstrating potential for continued high-impact scholarship.
• Experience mentoring Ph.D. and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) students.
• Evidence of effective academic leadership or program innovation that enhances research or teaching excellence.
• Active engagement in the scholarly community through editorial boards, professional associations, or conference leadership.
• Evidence of success in securing external research funding or grants.

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About the College of Business

The University of Rhode Island’s College of Business is the first accredited business school in Rhode Island and remains the only institution in the state with AACSB accreditation at the undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, along with a separate accreditation in accounting.

The College’s faculty are internationally recognized for their research, teaching, and professional contributions. URI has recently earned the Carnegie R1 designation and was ranked the #1 public university in New England by the Wall Street Journal in its Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings (No. 76 overall and No. 34 among public universities).

Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, our campus offers the charm of a classic New England town while being about one hour from Boston and three hours from New York City. Faculty enjoy access to world-class metropolitan resources, the beauty of Rhode Island’s coastline, and a lower cost of living than in nearby urban centers. URI and the College of Business value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are dedicated to cultivating a welcoming and collegial community.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Betsy Cooper (ecooper@uri.edu), Professor and management area coordinator (department chair), College of Business, University of Rhode Island

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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity.

In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship

university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative

workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.

All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Dean, College of Business

Contact(s)

Contact Email

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded Yes

Extension Contingent on Funding Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) A cover letter describing research, teaching, and leadership contributions (as one complete document).

(#2) A curriculum vitae.

(#3) A research statement.

(#4) A statement of teaching.

Note: References may be requested later in the process by the search committee.

Position Number 106552

Posting Number F00498

Posting Date 10/31/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15899

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