AssistantAssociateFull Tenure-Track Professor of Management, Daniels College of Business

The Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Management (tenure-track). DU is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region and is classified as an R1 Doctoral/Research University. U.S. News and Times Higher Education have consistently ranked DU among the nations top 100 universities while Princeton Review named DU as the university most loved by its students.

The Daniels College of Business is one of the largest colleges within the University offering a variety of majors and minors including nine bachelors degrees four MBA degree programs seven specialized masters programs and an Executive PhD program. Daniels was founded in 1908 the eighth-oldest collegiate business program in the United States. It has held AACSB accreditation since 1923. U.S. News & World Report Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Times Forbes and Poets&Quants routinely recognize Daniels programs as among the best in the country. We transform lives organizations and communities through educational experiences outreach and knowledge creation.

The City of Denver is home to more than 40000 businesses and is a fertile environment for entrepreneurs and startups. It has abundant sunshine one of the countrys largest city park systems an impressive food arts and craft beverage scene and ample access to outdoor activities. All of it is easily accessible from the DU campus.

The Professor will join the Management Department which consists of 16 full-time faculty members and offers an undergraduate BSBA major in management a management minor an MS in Management in addition to core classes in the MBA executive PhD and other degree programs within the college.

Position Summary

The Open Rank Professor of Management will have responsibility for research teaching and service. We are open to applicants with a variety of perspectives research and teaching interests and methodological approaches. We have a preference for candidates interested in research and teaching related to the emerging digital economy for example: digital or technological innovation; digital transformation; value creation through the application of artificial intelligence; strategy and leadership in the digital future; and digital or technological addition we will consider candidates with interests in other important and timely research topics within the general management domain.

The Open Rank Professor of Management will be expected to teach courses during the academic year which may include fall winter and/or spring quarters. Teaching responsibilities include both undergraduate and graduate level courses using traditional hybrid and online delivery methods. Teaching responsibilities may involve day night and weekend classes. The Universitys academic calendars are posted on the registrars website. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct and publish high-quality research as well as participate in the academic life of the Department of Management and the Daniels College of Business.

Essential Functions

Teaching: The Open Rank Professor of Management will be expected to teach six courses throughout the academic year which may include fall winter and spring quarters. DU follows the quarter system with three 10-week-long academic terms in Fall (early September-late November) Winter (January-mid March) and Spring (Late March-first week of June). An assistant professor will be granted summer research support and two course releases for research activity for the first two years. Faculty are eligible for summer research support and course releases for research activity beyond the first two years. There may also be opportunities to teach during the nine-week summer quarter.

Research: The Open Rank Professor of Management will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality research (e.g. published in journals on the Financial Times 50 list those ranked A* by the Australian Business Deans Council and those ranked four or higher in the Association of Business Schools Academic Journal Guide). Maintenance of AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications is required.

Service: The Open Rank Professor of Management will be expected to participate in the academic life of the Department of Management and the Daniels College of Business. This includes attendance at faculty meetings participation in assurance of learning curriculum development and active engagement in scholarly activities such as research symposia. Other research activities vary by rank. Significant involvement with students is expected of all faculty members.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a doctorate in management or a closely related field from an AACSB or EQUIS-accredited school. ABD will be considered. The doctoral degree must be completed no later than March 31 of the first year of employment at Daniels. Candidates will hold the title of Instructor until completion of the doctoral degree.
• Demonstrated potential for strong performance in teaching research and service as defined under Essential Functions.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with a variety of communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to engage broad student populations effectively.
• Strong English communication skills (written and oral).

Preferred Qualifications

• Publications in Financial Times Top 50 journals those ranked A* by the Australian Business Deans Council and those ranked four or higher in the Association of Business Schools Academic Journal Guide.
• Research and teaching interests in the digital economy but other timely research domains will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
• Demonstrated experience engaging diverse populations and students with different learning styles.

Work Schedule
While the Universitys administrative offices are open Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught service commitments and research agendas. The Universitys academic calendars are posted on the registrars website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) December 1 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $170000 - $200000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.