Careers at Virginia Tech

The Department of Management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech seeks applications for one tenure-track faculty position to begin August 2024. This position is for the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, with opportunities for teaching and program development in the Greater Washington D. C. area as well. This search is specifically at the level of assistant or associate professor, so we are interested in recent graduates as well as those who are tenured associate professors at strong research institutions. This is a macro (entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, international business) position, and we are particularly interested in candidates with strong research and teaching interests in technology entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, technology commercialization, and related areas. Women, minority candidates, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Management consists of 30 full-time faculty with an impressive range of leading-edge research and teaching expertise in various areas of management. Our current faculty have published very recently in top journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of International Business Studies, Organization Science, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Academy of Management Annals.
Recent accolades received by the Department of Management and its research and instructional programs in entrepreneurship include the # 25 ranking in the Princeton Review's list of top undergraduate programs in entrepreneurship for two years in a row, the Model Program Award for entrepreneurship education from the USASBE in 2022, and the top research award (tied with Texas A&M) from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers for exceptional contributions in entrepreneurship research. Our current doctoral students have papers accepted in elite journals before they go to the job market. Our recognition and reputation have risen and continue to rise in many ways.
Virginia Tech has 37,000+ students, including 7,000+ graduate students. Virginia Tech's $1B+ Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia (https://www.vt.edu/innovationcampus/index.html) is a key part of a long-term strategy to build world-class research and educational programs in technology entrepreneurship and innovation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Virginia Tech has developed an impressive research record, and the research portfolio and impact continue to rise (https://www.research.vt.edu).
The Pamplin College of Business offers several majors through the various departments. The Department of Management’s academic programs include four undergraduate majors, two interdisciplinary minors, and a full-time Ph.D. program. The department is a strong contributor to five master’s programs, the top-ranked Master of Information Technology Program, and the Executive Ph.D. program. Most of the master's programs and the Executive Ph.D. program will soon move to the 11-story, 300,000 square-foot building located in Arlington, Virginia. Virginia Tech recently opened the 1st building of the Global Business Analytics Complex on its main campus in Blacksburg, and the plan is underway for the 2nd building specifically for the Pamplin College of Business

Candidates should have: (1) a doctorate in Management, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited or similar school; (2) a strong program of scholarly research with evidence of high impact scholarly research through publications or advanced stage under review in top journals; (3) a clear research plan and trajectory in entrepreneurship or related areas; and (4) instructional capabilities at the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral levels.

Preferred candidates will have: (1) research at the intersection of technology entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management; (2) overlap of research interests with those of the current faculty in the department; (3) demonstrated teaching effectiveness; (4) work experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, managerial analytics, or related areas.

Appointment Type

Regular

Commensurate with experience

February 3, 2024

A list of full time faculty in the department can be found at management.pamplin.vt.edu/faculty/directory.html
Virginia Tech is committed to building a diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from candidates from underrepresented communities, including women and minority candidates. Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Chelle Darr (chelled19@vt.edu or 540-231-6353) with any questions.
The Pamplin College of Business affirms strategic and intentional efforts that challenge the status quo and promote the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of all stakeholders. We are committed to people excellence and building a model inclusive community that embraces academic excellence and cultural humility broadly. While Pamplin has observed paramount progress toward advancing issues of diversity over the past decade, we are transcending with a renewed, data-driven focus to seize opportunities that address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging issues of the 21st century.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Chelle Darr (chelled19@vt.edu). Review of applications will begin February 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
About Blacksburg
Blacksburg is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Trail. Blacksburg's beauty and temperate climate are attractive to many. Blacksburg is ranked as one of the top places in America to raise children. Blacksburg also has high-quality schools (K12) as well as a relatively low cost of living.
The greater Blacksburg area (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford) has approximately 150,000 residents and is near Roanoke (population 100,000+) and Salem (population 25,000+) with the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Blacksburg is regionally located within driving distance to Charlotte (NC), Washington, D.C., Research Triangle Region (NC), the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, and Atlanta (GA).

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.