Professor of Practice in Strategy – Southern Methodist University

Professor of Practice in Strategy – Southern Methodist University

• Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU)

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

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 51604

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Professor of Practice

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive

• Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 for priority consideration; applications accepted until the position is filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

📋 Overview of Role

Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in Strategy in the Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship (MSE) Department. The position is intended for candidates with strong academic preparation or extensive professional experience in strategy, along with demonstrated teaching excellence.

The successful candidate will teach strategy-related courses across SMU’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and contribute to university service and high-quality instruction. Online teaching opportunities may also be included.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach approximately 18 credit hours per year across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Strategy and related business subjects.

• Teach courses in both in-person and online formats, where applicable.

• Contribute to the educational mission of the Cox School of Business.

• Participate in university and departmental service activities.

• Contribute to the broader Strategy, Management, and Entrepreneurship academic community.

• Support student learning through effective and engaging teaching practices.

• Research or publications in practitioner or academic journals are welcomed but are not the primary requirement of the position.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Graduate degree in Management, an MBA, or a Master’s degree in Strategy.

• Required Experience: 1–3 years of university-level teaching experience in strategy courses, preferably at a business school.

• Teaching Excellence: Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.

• Preferred Education: Ph.D. or DBA in Strategy, Business, or a related field from an accredited university.

• Preferred Experience: Established record of high-quality university-level teaching.

• Teaching Format: Experience with both in-person and online teaching is preferred.

• Professional Contributions: Demonstrated contributions to the academic field or business/industry.

• Research: Publications in practitioner or academic journals are considered an advantage.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive.

• Teaching Load: Approximately 18 credit hours per academic year.

• Research & Instructional Support: Competitive support for research and instruction.

• Employment Type: Full-time, non-tenure track.

• Work Environment: Collegial faculty environment with strong institutional and faculty support.

• Location Advantages: SMU is located in Dallas, a major business and technology center with a strong concentration of Fortune 500 companies and professional opportunities.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Three Letters of Reference

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

4. Additional materials demonstrating relevant professional, academic, or industry contributions may be included where appropriate.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: SMU Faculty Jobs / Application Portal

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: mse@smu.edu

• Administrative Contact: Jill McGinness, MSE Administrative Assistant

• Department Chair: Maribeth Kuenzi

• 📅 Priority Deadline: November 15, 2026

• 📅 Final Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

• 💻 Interview Process: Initial interviews will be conducted through Zoom.

• 📅 Position Start: Fall 2027

📌 Additional Information

• Position Number: 51604

• Department: Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship (MSE)

• Position Type: Non-Tenure Track Faculty

• Background Check: Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

• Job Domain: Business and Economics – Management / Strategy / Entrepreneurship

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://www.smu.edu/