Assistant Professor Management and Leadership

Assistant Professor Management and Leadership Job Category: Faculty Requisition Number: ASSIS001282 Posted: March 26, 2026 Contract type and working hours: Full Time / On-site Rate: $85,000 USD per year Location: Monmouth University Main Campus West Long Branch, NJ Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in Management & Leadership with a focus on Entrepreneurship, in the Leon Hess Business School for AY2027-2028. Applications received by June 25, 2026 will receive full consideration. The department prepares students for management and leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. Courses are taught by faculty members with strong academic and business experience. The faculty members stress the development of critical thinking, sophisticated communications skills, and a flexible managerial perspective. The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship; have practical work experience in the field of entrepreneurship; demonstrated effectiveness in teaching; knowledge and experience in strategic leadership, hospitality management, and/or franchising; evidence of scholarly activities; and familiarity in developing business partnerships. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position. For additional information about the School, please visit the Leon Hess Business School webpage. Additional Application Material Required: Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Contact Information for Three Professional References Statement/Philosophy of Teaching Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents: Up to Three Letters of Recommendation Other: Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include, such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in entrepreneurship or related field from an AACSB accredited institution (e.g., management, strategic management, innovation, or organizational behavior). ABD candidates will be considered; degree completion is required by date of hire. Evidence of scholarly activities in the area of entrepreneurship or related fields (e.g., publications; conference presentations). Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations. Preferred Qualifications: Practical work experience in the field of entrepreneurship. Knowledge and experience in strategic leadership, hospitality management, and/or franchising. Familiarity in developing business partnerships. Versatility and/or training in course delivery across diverse teaching modalities. Duties and Responsibilities: Expected to teach 12 credits at the graduate and/or undergraduate level per semester, but this requirement is reduced to 9 credits if the individual maintains currency as a "Scholarly Academic" as defined by the Leon Hess Business School's Policy on Faculty Classification and Engagement; Subject areas to be taught include entrepreneurship and small business management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, but some flexibility in teaching other topics is desirable. Maintain scholarly currency as a "Scholarly Academic" as defined by the Leon Hess Business School's Policy on Faculty Classifications and Engagement in accordance with AACSB Standard 3. In this regard, a "Scholarly Academic" is an active participating faculty member who generates research and scholarship artifacts that satisfy the point system requirements established and approved by the Leon Hess Business School Faculty. Serve as the lead professor for the entrepreneurship course. Advise students within the management and leadership concentrations. Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Joseph McManus, Department Chair at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note to Applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as "Open until filled" may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers: 403(b) Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits Tuition Remission for employee upon hire Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employment Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability Employer sponsored Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more Department: Management and Leadership in the Leon Hess Business School Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Total Weeks Per Year 44 Hours Per Week: 36.25 Expected Salary: $85,000 per CBA Union: N/A Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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