Job Description

Assistant /Associate Professor in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/International Business & EntrepreneurshipBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.|Please see Special Instructions for more details.Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.Posting DetailsTitle InformationFaculty Title Assistant Professor
Job Class Code 10031
FLSA ExemptPosition InformationPosting Number FRGV1729
Working Title Assistant /Associate Professor in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/International Business & Entrepreneurship
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Brownsville, Texas
Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status Tenure Track
FTE 1
Scope of JobWe seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of International Business & Entrepreneurship beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.Our courses are offered during the day and evenings in different modalities - face-to-face, hybrid, online synchronous and online asynchronous. Face-to-face classes are offered in the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses.The successful candidate will be prepared to teach in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship undergraduate and graduate programs, conduct scholarly and applied research, and engage in service-related activities. The successful candidate will also have primary teaching and research interests in International Business. They will play a fundamental role in guiding the nascent program with 250 majors to become the region's leading source of international business knowledge.About UTRGV:UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit .The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is AACSB-accredited at the graduate and undergraduate levels and offers a Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing.
Minimum QualificationsQualifications Assistant Professor:An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Entrepreneurship, Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution (or equivalent).Demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level;
Publications in peer-reviewed journals or high-quality journals.Qualifications Associate Professor:Previous tenure at an AACSB-accredited institution, In good standing at current institution.An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) in Entrepreneurship, Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution (or equivalent).Demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level;
Demonstrated expertise in International Business;
Publications in peer-reviewed A star journals per (ADBC)Discipline Specific Required QualificationsTeaching experience at the University level.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications for Associate Professor:
Meaningful experience living abroad.
Previous tenure at an AACSB-accredited institution for at least 3 years, In good standing at current institution.License or Certification Required? No
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

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