Assistant Professor in Management

Job Title : Assistant Professor in Management

Location : Clayton State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 292400

Job Summary

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain in the College of Business at Clayton State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will teach several management, strategy, and project management courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. A PhD or DBA in Management from an accredited graduate program, with strong interest in teaching and applied research is required. ABDs with a firm defense date will be considered. Research and service requirements are competitive with other AACSB accredited institutions. The position is a tenure-track appointment that reports to the Chair of the Department of Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain and will begin on January 2, 2026.

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain offers undergraduate degrees in Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and General Business. The department also offers a Master of Business Administration degree with 6 different concentrations, a Master in Strategic Leadership, and a Master in Supply Chain Analytics. Most programs are 100% online and seated.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (official required if hired) and the names and phone numbers of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, full consideration given to applications submitted by November 16, 2025. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Clayton State University and the College of Business, please visit http : / / www.clayton.edu / business

Responsibilities

• Teach both online and seated undergraduate and graduate management courses; load is 4-4 with course releases for research and graduate teaching. Optional summer teaching is available.
• Engage in professional development.
• Participate in committee service to department, college, university, and community.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of management theories, strategic management frameworks, and project management methodologies.

Understanding of AACSB accreditation standards and expectations for scholarly research, teaching, and service.

Knowledge of instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., D2L) to support online and hybrid learning.

Skills

Strong teaching skills with the ability to design, deliver, and assess engaging undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

Effective use of technology for course delivery, student engagement, and assessment in both seated and online formats.

Excellent communication skills, oral, written, and interpersonal.

Abilities

Ability to develop and sustain a research agenda aligned with AACSB expectations and College of Business mission.

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives.

Ability to adapt teaching methods to evolving educational technologies and student needs.

Ability to mentor students in academic, professional, and career development pathways.

Ability to serve on committees and participate in shared governance, community engagement, and university service.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https : / / www.clayton.edu / strategic-plan / mission-vision-values and https : / / www.clayton.edu / human-resources / current-employees / resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.