Associate or Full Professor of Strategy

Associate/Full Tenured Faculty Position in Strategy – Southern Methodist University

• Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship (MSE) Department, Edwin L. Cox School of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Position No. 51269

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured Faculty Position

• Academic Rank / Level: Associate Professor / Full Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive salary; competitive teaching load with research and instructional support

• Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

• Application Deadline: Priority consideration by October 1, 2026; applications reviewed until the position is filled

📋 Overview of Role

The Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship Department at the Edwin L. Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level in Strategy.

The successful candidate will join the Strategy group during an important period of growth and will have an opportunity to contribute to its future research and academic direction. The position is expected to begin in August 2027, and endowed appointments may also be available.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in Strategy and related management areas.

• Maintain a strong and active pipeline of ongoing scholarly research.

• Deliver high-quality instruction across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes.

• Participate in online teaching as required.

• Contribute to departmental, School, and University service.

• Support the continued development and growth of the Strategy group.

• Participate in professional service and academic leadership activities.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Strategy or a closely related field.

• Research & Teaching Experience: Demonstrated track record of high-quality research and teaching.

• Career Profile: Associate and Full Professor applicants should demonstrate established post-tenure achievements and a robust ongoing research pipeline.

• Preferred Specializations: Research interests in Corporate Governance or related areas such as:

  • Boards of Directors

  • Top Management Teams

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Nonmarket Strategy

• Publication Profile: Established publication record in top-tier academic journals.

• Teaching Profile: Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

• Professional Profile: Evidence of professional service and leadership in the field.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive faculty salary.

• Competitive teaching load.

• Strong institutional support for research and instruction.

• Generous faculty support and access to outstanding academic facilities.

• Endowed faculty positions may be available.

• Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Examples of Written / Scholarly Work

4. Names of Three References for letters to be requested before an offer is made

5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Applicants should use the official SMU/Cox faculty recruitment channel; a position-specific application URL was not included in the supplied advertisement.

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: mse@smu.edu

• Contacts: Jill McGinness, MSE Administrative Assistant; Maribeth Kuenzi, Department Chair

• 📅 Priority Deadline: October 1, 2026

• Final Closing: Open until the position is filled

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

🌐 Official Website: https://www.smu.edu/cox
🌐 Official Cox Employment Page: https://www.smu.edu/cox/at-smu-cox/employment