Assistant Professor, Project Management
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Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor Project Management
Jacksonville State Universitys College of Business and Industry invites applications for a tenure track position for a Assistant Professor of Project Management.
The Lyons & Company Inc. Department of Management and Marketing seeks an Assistant Professor of Project Management for a full-time tenure-track position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching scholarly activity and service to both the university and broader community
The Lyons & Company Inc. Department of Management and Marketing is a learning-centered academic department preparing students to be career-ready competent ethical professionals and engaged responsible global citizens. It is our goal to develop graduates with a strong foundation in business technical and practical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. We have an award-winning faculty with Fortune 500 experience eager to help students prepare for their careers while being part of The Friendliest Campus In The South. Our department offers a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Our Management majors have the opportunity to have a concentration in Human Resources Management Information Systems or Entrepreneurship for a more customized career path. We also offer many other customizable educational experiences through our interdisciplinary electives.
This nine-month tenure track position has an anticipated start date of August 1 2026.
Candidates must possess:
- Ph.D. DBA or ABD in fields such as Project Management Information Systems Operations Research Management Science Business Analytics Business Administration Engineering Management or closely related disciplines by start date.
- Teaching experience at the college level (e.g. as teaching assistant adjunct or instructor)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications and research activities
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and innovation
- Experience with both traditional and agile project management methodologies
- Industry experience at a project manager level with responsibilities of managing all aspects of the project lifecycle
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Earned Ph.D. or ABD from an AACSB accredited University
- Industry experience in project management working through the projects full life cycle
- Experience with online and hybrid course delivery
- Track record of securing external funding or grants
- Experience with program assessment and accreditation processes
- Additional professional certifications (e.g. PMI-ACP PRINCE2)
- Experience with project management software and simulation tools
Applicants must submit a cover letter most recent teaching evaluations resume or CV and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters post-baccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus Arts Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.
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