Opus College of Business--Management, Tenure-Track

The University of St. Thomas Department of Management in the Opus College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Management at the Assistant Professor level, starting Fall 2026. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, potential for strong research, and a desire to engage in service activities supporting relevancy in academic innovation in a world of AI acceleration, technology infused experiential learning, and shifting cultural dynamics while emphasizing ethical principles, belongingness, and inclusion.

The Department of Management faculty deliver many courses in the undergraduate and graduate business programs, including courses in management, general business, and organizational behavior. The department seeks candidates with teaching and research interests that support these areas and that could also complement current department scholarly work and college priorities including, particularly, Healthcare Management and International Business.  Additional teaching needs include courses in Teams, Organizational Change, Leadership, and Human Resource Management. The teaching load is 3/3 with a potential course release for research-active faculty.

The Department of Management consists of 15 full-time faculty from a variety of backgrounds and specializations; many have extensive industry experience. The management faculty have published in the Academy of Management Review, Human Relations, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Personnel Psychology, and Strategic Management Journal. The department houses several Opus College of Business majors and minors in the undergraduate program including Business Administration, Business of Healthcare (minor only), Human Resource Management, International Business (major only), and Leadership and Management with course offerings throughout most graduate business programs. For more information about the Department of Management, see https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/departments/management/index.html

The Opus College of Business develops effective, principled business leaders, who think globally, act ethically, and create enduring value for society. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The college offers undergraduate, part-time and specialized MBA, specialized Masters, and certificate programs. For information about majors, minors, undergraduate and graduate programs, see https://business.stthomas.edu/

The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the nation’s top 25 metro locations. Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented, people with many alums remaining active in the Opus community and classrooms.  Census data also shows that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

Salary Range: $130,000 to $145,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent from an AACSB-accredited institution) or alternatively ABD with a close completion date, in Management, Organizational Behavior or other closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management, general business, and organizational behavior.
• A strong research agenda with potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.There are multiple parts to the application process. Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their supplemental application materials:

• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• A written statement of teaching philosophy (including developing inclusive learning environments) and research interests (uploaded into “Teaching Philosophy” field).
• A sample of scholarly writing.
• Complete the reference section of the application by providing contact information for three professional references. No references will be contacted without first receiving the permission of the candidate.

After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application. Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the opportunity and specifically address how your background or preferences may contribute beyond the minimum qualifications for the job.

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time. Further application materials may be requested later, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.

All application materials should be received by September 30,2025; the position will remain open until filled. The search committee will begin scheduling Zoom interviews in October 2025. For further information, please contact Dr. Erica Diehn, Search Committee Chair, at erica.diehn@stthomas.edu.

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.