Assistant Professor, Management

The Management and Leadership Department of Bradley University’s AACSB accredited Foster College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position effective Fall 2027.

We seek applicants with teaching and research interests related to strategic management. Teaching responsibilities are primarily in strategic management, including the undergraduate senior business capstone, but may also include principles of management, organizational theory, organizational effectiveness, or other areas of management as needed. The position may involve teaching both in-person and online undergraduate and graduate courses. Commitment to and evidence of outstanding teaching, strong publication potential, and a focused research agenda are required. Faculty are expected to maintain a high level of professional activity through scholarly research and service. Competitive candidates will have a doctorate in management or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited school; ABDs will be considered. 

The Foster College of Business creates ideas that advance business thought and practice, provides experiential learning that develops leaders who will enrich the world, and serves as a valued partner for business and society. Located in the newly constructed 200,000 square foot Business and Engineering Convergence Center, the Foster College offers unique opportunities for collaboration and convergence between Bradley’s business and engineering colleges. Accredited by the AACSB, the Foster College of Business offers exceptional teaching, small class sizes, and requires all students to participate in experiential learning. Visit http://www.bradley.edu/academics/colleges/fcba/ to learn more about the college.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, current vita, teaching evaluations (if available) or other documentation of teaching potential, and contact information for three professional references.

Please submit all materials at the initial time of application.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.