Jacksonville State University 

Assistant Professor of Project Management 

 Jacksonville State University’s AACSB-accredited College of Business and Industry invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Project Management position in the Lyons & Company, Inc. Department of Management and Marketing, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the university and the broader community.  

The successful candidate will be expected to teach project management as well as other Business courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels across multiple delivery formats. The candidate is also expected to engage in scholarly research and publish peer‑reviewed papers in their field, consistent with AACSB standards. In addition, the candidate will participate in service activities for the department, school, and university, as appropriate to their academic rank. 

Minimum Qualifications for Candidates:  

• Earned Ph.D., DBA, or ABD in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Management Science, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited university by the start date. 

• Evidence of ability to teach at the college level. 

• Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications and research activities. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. 

• Relevant experience in project management. 

• Proficiency in project management software and simulation tools. 

• A record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. 

• Proven success in curriculum development and innovation. 

• Familiarity with online and hybrid course delivery. 

• A record of peer‑reviewed publications. 

Applicants must submit the following: 

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications 

2. Curriculum vitae 

3. One-page teaching statement: A concise overview of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and instructional approach, including a brief summary of courses previously taught (with course titles, levels, modalities, and institutions) and a description of the courses they are prepared and willing to teach, especially in Project Management and related areas. 

4. Research statement: A summary of the applicant’s research accomplishments, current projects, and future scholarly agenda that demonstrates potential for sustained productivity. Applicants are encouraged to include publication status details and research profiles (e.g., ORCID, Google Scholar, Scopus, or Web of Science). 

5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (evaluations, awards, etc.) 

6. Unofficial transcripts: A copy of academic transcript(s) showing relevant degrees earned. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. 

Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by this date, but the review will continue until the position is filled. 

About the Department 

The Lyons & Company, Inc. Department of Management and Marketing is a learning-centered academic department preparing students to be career-ready, competent, ethical professionals and engaged, responsible, global citizens.  It is our goal to develop graduates with a strong foundation in business, technical and practical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.  We have an award-winning faculty with Fortune 500 experience eager to help students prepare for their careers while being part of The Friendliest Campus In The South.  Our department offers a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.  Our Management majors have the opportunity to have a concentration in Human Resources, Management Information Systems, or Entrepreneurship for a more customized career path.  We also offer many other customizable educational experiences through our interdisciplinary electives.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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