Assistant Professor of Management

Department: Dept. of Business Administration FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience Pay Basis: Annually Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

JOB SUMMARY: To teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Management (face-to-face and online), specifically Management Fundamentals, Organizational Behavior, E-Bus Systems Fundamentals, Intro to Business Analytics and other management related courses to adequately provide a good foundation in Management, and to prepare students for many other classes within the department and the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. This position will teach three classes each fall and spring with a possible teaching assignment in the summer. This position will also serve on departmental, college, and university committees. This faculty member will maintain professional affiliations and contribute to professional activities. The person in this position must retain their scholarly academic qualifications. This position will mentor students and provide advice on professional endeavors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, in Management, or a closely related field (i.e., Organizational Behavior), with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Pertinent work experience, continuing professional development and an active research agenda to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment are required. This faculty member will have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching. Must meet the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Assistant Professor position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, in Management, or a closely related field (i.e., Organizational Behavior), with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Pertinent work experience, continuing professional development and an active research agenda to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment are required. This faculty member will have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching. Must meet the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Assistant Professor position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD from an AACSB-accredited institution, in Management, or a closely related field (i.e., Organizational Behavior). Regardless of the degree, it must be coupled with pertinent teaching experience, continuing professional development and a robust research agenda. Candidate must meet the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Assistant Professor position. Preferred candidate will also have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching, professional experience and professional certifications.

Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc. Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup. Standing: Daily Walking: Daily Sitting: Daily Reaching with hands and arms: Daily Climbing or balancing: Occasionally Stooping: Occasionally Use of hands to handle objects: Daily Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally Lifting over 25lbs: Never Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: This position requires a criminal background screening. ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILSNumber of Vacancies: 1

Work Hours: As course schedule dictates FTE: 1.0

Closing Date: 9/25/2026 The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.