Assistant Professor of Business Ethics

Company: San Diego State University
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Management Department at the Fowler College of Business (FCB) at San Diego State University (SDSU) seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in Business Ethics. This position requires both effective teaching and high-quality scholarship. We are seeking an individual that is conducting research in business ethics and its related fields including corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, ethical leadership, stakeholder management, sustainability, and business/society relationships. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, and related topics at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. First round of application reviews will begin on 11/15/25. Apply via PageUp by 11/15/25. SDSU’s Fowler College of Business (FCB) is among the nation’s oldest and largest AACSB-accredited business schools. Jointly with the College of Arts & Letters, the FCB offers SDSU’s International Business (IB) program, which has been ranked consistently among the top programs in the nation (ranked 17th in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report). FCB houses the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, designated as a National Center of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education since 1989. The Management Department’s faculty includes 19 tenured/tenure-track members, as well as several full-time and part-time lecturers. Research support includes funding for approved projects through grant programs, graduate student assistants, and a budget for conference travel and other research-related expenses. See http://www.business.sdsu.edu/departments/management for additional information on FCB and the Management Department. San Diego State University is currently designated as an R1 doctoral university with “very high research spending and doctoral production,” as per the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. Additional information about the university is available at http://www.sdsu.edu . Required qualifications by date of application ? A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to: a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities. ? Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria. Required qualifications by date of hire ? Terminal degree in Management or in a related filed such as economics, psychology, sociology, political science, philosophy, or public policy with all degree requirements met. Preferred qualifications ? Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies ? Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding ? Evidence of (or potential for) research in areas that overlap with department faculty interests ? University-level teaching experience Apply via PageUp by 11/15/25 in order to be included in the first round of application reviews, providing the following materials: ? Cover letter, including information indicating how the applicant meets or will meet required qualifications, preferred qualifications, and “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria ? Curriculum vita ? Names and contact information for three references ? Writing sample or example of scholarly work ? Teaching philosophy statement and teaching evaluations if available The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $134,000 - $142,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.

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