The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate-level entertainment management courses; secondary teaching assignments in management-related classes (e.g., Principles of Management) may be at the undergraduate or graduate level. The standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester (four courses). Candidates will also support the success of our Entertainment Management Association, one of the College’s signature student organizations, serve as an ex officio member of the Entertainment Management (Alumni) Advisory Council, and meet university service requirements. All candidates must be committed to working for the professional success of all students.

Successful candidates will hold a master’s degree in business, entertainment management, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution and have 3+ years of significant experience in the entertainment industry or a closely related field. Candidates must have experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and must be committed to working for the professional success of all students.

Applications must include the following: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 5) Unofficial Transcripts, and 6) contact information for 3-5 professional references (submit reference information under “Other Documents-1”). Complete applications will ONLY be accepted online.

Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri, the state’s third-largest city and the gateway to the colorful Ozarks. The area offers a high quality of life, featuring abundant recreational opportunities and an attractive cost of living. Missouri State University’s College of Business is the largest in the region. In addition to housing the Masters in Health Administration program, the Management Department also oversees undergraduate majors in Entertainment Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, and  Management & Leadership, and supports the Masters in Business Administration program.

Note: This position is also listed at the Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) level. Qualifications vary by position, and applicants should apply to the appropriate level. Only one position will be filled. More information about our alternative listing is available at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79621

Review of applications will begin on March 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at the University’s expense.

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution.

Address inquiries to Dr. Kanu Priya, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]