Assistant Professor-FixedTerm

Position Summary

The Department of Management at Michigan State University seeks a fixed term (teaching-oriented) faculty member to teach an online master’s course on strategic decision making.

The “Strategic Decision Making” course (MGT 873) covers concepts and processes for creating and analyzing organizational strategies. Students gain understanding of the factors affecting individual and group decision making processes, as well as tools and techniques to improve decision outcomes. The course covers how to avoid common biases and errors in strategic analyses. Students gain skills to design and manage a team’s strategic analysis and decision-making process.

Instruction is 100 percent online—both asynchronous and synchronous. Each week of the course includes recorded videos and live lectures/discussions. The instructor is expected to develop the course website and instructional materials (including videos) prior to the initial offering. All work can be done remotely within the U.S.

About

This course is offered in two distinct online master’s programs at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business—the Master of Science in Management, Strategy, and Leadership (MS MSL) and the Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MS HCM). US News and World Report ranks these programs together among the top 10 online master’s in business programs. For further information about the programs, visit the following sites:

(MS MSL) https://broad.msu.edu/masters/management-strategy-and-leadership/

(MS HCM) https://broad.msu.edu/masters/healthcare-management/

Instruction in the MS HCM program begins in Fall 2025 and for the MS MSL program in Spring 2026. Candidates may apply to teach in one program or both. Those interested in teaching in the Healthcare Management program should indicate in their cover letter any relevant healthcare knowledge or experience and how they will address the industry in their course delivery.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Strategic Management

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate successful experience teaching similar courses and have a graduate degree in a field relevant to teaching strategic management.

Required Application Materials

To be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter describing their qualifications and experience with related courses and online instruction. Include a curriculum vitae, the applicant’s syllabi for courses related to “Strategic Decision Making” taught previously, a recent sample of teaching evaluations, and three references.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/10/2025

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://broad.msu.edu/management/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.