Assistant Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship (AA27030)

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Working Title: Assistant Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship (AA27030) Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: State University Faculty Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization City: Mankato FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00 Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $64,066 - $186,015 Salary Type: Depends on qualifications Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*) Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 24, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Job Description The Management and Entrepreneurship Department in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to teach entrepreneurship courses that begin August 17, 2026. A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

The successful candidate is expected to maintain their AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and contribute to the College of Business’s ongoing AACSB accreditation process. This position will advise undergraduate majors. The successful candidate is expected to have sound training in Entrepreneurship and related areas, enabling them to teach/develop courses in entrepreneurship, innovation management, and creativity that utilize these technologies/skills.

Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. Demonstrated experience in the disciplinary field through teaching or scholarly activity. Doctorate or terminal degree in business at an AACSB-accredited institution (Conferred on an official transcript by first day of contract).

Demonstrated ability to teach entrepreneurship and creativity-related courses.

Preferred Qualification

Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research in entrepreneurship. Business work experience in an entrepreneurial environment.

Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modes of delivery. Demonstrated ability or experience working with non-traditional student populations.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

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University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations.

This report is available online at: You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

Additional Information

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: *The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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