Job description
The College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is seeking applicants for the position of non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in Management beginning in Fall 2026. The faculty member will be an integral part of the Department’s and College’s long-term commitment to teaching excellence and will be expected to teach a variety of courses in strategic management and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both online and in person. Professors of Practice are teaching specialists and are hired on multi-year contracts, renewable subject to performance. Responsibilities will include 80% teaching (four sections each Fall and Spring semesters, or annual equivalent) and 20% service. This will be an academic year (i.e., nine-month) appointment. Local residency is required as the majority of teaching responsibilities will be conducted in person. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have obtained one of the following by the beginning date of their appointment:
a. A doctoral degree from an accredited university with a specialization in management or a related area;
b. A graduate business degree with significant teaching experience; OR
c. A graduate business degree with significant corporate/professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level, including large lecture or online sections of undergraduate and graduate courses.
About the Department of Management
The Department of Management (https://business.unl.edu/management/) consists of 26 faculty members – 15 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 10 professors of practice, and one lecturer. The Department is responsible for teaching College of Business courses in areas related to organizational behavior, human resource management, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and international business. Included within the Department are majors in management and international business, as well as minors in entrepreneurship and global leadership. At the graduate level, the Department is responsible for management- and entrepreneurship-related courses in the online MBA program and offers graduate certificate programs in strategic innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as strategic human resource management.
About the College
The College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity and empowers its record-breaking 4,534 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 13 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs – including our highly-ranked online MBA, three master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home of the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology and one-stop student support services, including free one-on-one tutoring and coaching. Learn more at https://business.unl.edu/.
About Lincoln, NE
Home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the city of Lincoln consistently ranks one of the happiest cities in America and highest for livability thanks to a low cost of living, great schools and friendly, community-minded residents. Set amidst a big sky and open landscape, the state’s capital city is simple to navigate with a nationally noted low crime rate, a wide range of housing choices and a reliable public transit system. As one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, Lincoln boasts a growing technology sector, more parkland per capita than all but a few U.S. cities, an extensive bike trail network, and numerous options for recreational and personal interest activities. It’s easy to feel at home here.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
How to apply
Review of applications will begin March 5, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, access requisition F_ 260012 at https://employment.unl.edu. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required materials as separate documents in PDF or Word format:
- A letter of application outlining relevant teaching experience and interests.
- A detailed curriculum vitae that includes information on education, experience, qualifications, teaching experience (including titles and levels of courses taught, and summary of teaching evaluations), and research publications (if applicable).
- A one-page statement of teaching beliefs/pedagogy.
- A list of three references with complete contact information.
All documents are required before the application can be evaluated. If you have questions about this position, please email Pedro Agüero, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]. For specific questions about the application process, please email Melissa Lewis at [email protected].
