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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Department of Marketing, Management and Supply Chain
Assistant Professor in Management – Strategy and Artificial Intelligence
Job Description
The Department of Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in management. The expected start date is September 1, 2026. Salary and benefits are AACSB-competitive and appropriate for experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include scholarly research and publishing findings in mainstream management academic journals, instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, participation in the Ph.D. Program in Business Administration by mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees, service on faculty committees, and community outreach. Hiring decisions are subject to final budget approval.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in management from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong publication potential and teaching competence. Preference will be given to those who have recently completed all Ph.D. requirements or are close to defending their dissertations (or have successfully defended their dissertation proposals). Candidates must provide strong evidence of potential publication success in top management journals and quality teaching. Knowledge and interest in teaching strategy and artificial intelligence, as demonstrated through current research projects and/or work experience, are highly desirable. Interest in and research on U.S.-Mexico trade, Hispanic businesses, and related topics is desirable but not required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the position.
About the University
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Graduate transcripts will be requested in the later stages of the search process. Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 20, 2025. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.
To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
