Multiple Positions in the Paul Merage School of Business

The UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business is seeking candidates to fill one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship area to begin as early as July 1, 2027. 

ABOUT THE MERAGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The successful candidate will join a dynamic business school located in the heart of Southern California's thriving business community. Merage School faculty are recognized globally for their research contributions and teaching innovation in strategy, entrepreneurship, management, and organization theory, and the School consistently ranks among the top 10 percent of AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide.

New hires will have opportunities to teach across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including courses offered on weekday evenings, weekends, and during summer sessions, and to mentor doctoral students. Successful candidates may be expected to develop online or hybrid courses consistent with the School's objectives and teaching needs.

Faculty join an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars drawn from around the world, an environment that drives innovation and prepares students to lead in a digitally driven world, supported by an AI-infused curriculum and close ties to the Orange County business ecosystem.

The School's six faculty-led Centers of Excellence serve as a bridge between the Merage School and the local business community: the Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Digital Transformation, the Center for Health Care Management and Policy, the Todd and Lisa Halbrook Center for Investment and Wealth Management, the Center for Real Estate, and the Long U.S.-China Institute.

Please visit the Merage School website for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are seeking individuals with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching in Strategy & Entrepreneurship. A Ph.D. in management or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2027). We especially encourage applications from those who can contribute to our strategy of leadership in the digital age and to inclusive excellence.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

To apply, please submit through AP Recruit

Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

 ·        Curriculum Vitae (Required)

·         Cover Letter (Required)

·         Statement of Research (Required)

·         Statement of Teaching - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (Required)

·         Publications and working papers (Required)

 SALARY:

The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table T003

 DEADLINE: 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although first consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2026

 If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

 Academic Personnel

The Paul Merage School of Business

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA 92697-3125

FacultyRecruitment@merage.uci.edu

 ABOUT UC IRVINE

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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