Job Details

The Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure/track assistant professor position in Strategic Management beginning August 2026.

The successful applicant will ordinarily teach courses in Strategic Management and other management courses on-site and online in undergraduate and graduate programs. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester. Specific responsibilities may change based on departmental needs. There may be opportunities to teach our innovative interdisciplinary and general education courses.

The Assistant Professor of Strategic Management is expected to maintain an active scholarly research agenda with peer-reviewed publications and presentations at relevant business conferences to maintain the AACSB Scholarly Academic qualification and to make progress toward successful tenure and promotion.

The faculty member will also be expected to participate in department, college, and university-level committees. The Assistant Professor will also serve as an advisor to students, guiding them in courses and career-development.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

Required qualifications:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Management with a Strategic Management concentration or a closely related area. ABD candidates with documentation of degree completion before September 2026 will be considered.

Preferred qualifications:
Applicants:

As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.

Accordingly, our commitment is to:
Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of
each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while
maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and
harassment of any kind
Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and
respect

Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.

Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. At the University of Hartford, we are committed to community. We are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment. Enriched by our engagement with, and understanding of, one another, we take pride in our shared traditions and experiences. We are dedicated to building a culture that respects all of its members and celebrates their contributions as we work together to strengthen our community. The full text of our academic mission, vision, and values can be seen at www.hartford.edu. Opportunities for faculty development and support can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/campus-leadership/office-provost/faculty-development/and a listing of Affinity Networks can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/inclusive-excellence/affinity-groups.aspx