How to hire a management professor

How to hire a management professor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step management professor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a management professor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new management professor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a management professor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect management professor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents management professor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Management Professor	Description	Hourly rate
   Management Professor	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$32-77
   Business Instructor	A business instructor specializes and focuses on teaching students about various businesses. In learning institutions, a business instructor is responsible for preparing lesson and coursework plans, performing extensive research, organizing various activities to enhance the students' skills and knowledge, facilitating discussions, conducting quizzes and examinations, and developing strategies for better learning... Show more	$12-44
   Adjunct Business Instructor	An adjunct business instructor refers to an educator hired on a contractual basis. They teach introductory undergraduate courses semester-by-semester all through an academic year... Show more	$12-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Strategic Management
   • Economics
   • Organizational Behavior
   • DHS
   • Student Learning
   • DAU
   • International Business
   • Course Materials
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Ethics
   • Tourism Management
   • Tourism
   • Logistics
   • Course Content

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage accounting functions including payroll, taxes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control and purchasing.
   • Create syllabus, assignments, and exams for the course.
   • Develop instructional strategies, objectives, test, and assessment parameters in line with the latest syllabus and instructional objectives.
   • Develop market potential model for new technology entrepreneurship concentration.
   • Facilitate instruction for developing the thesis topic statement, qualitative and quantitative research design, and conducting a review of literature.
   • Double tutoring windows to improve student participation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the management professor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A management professor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a management professor in Hawaii may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level management professor. Additionally, a management professor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average management professor salary

   $104,907yearly

   $50.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level management professor salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 10, 2026

   Average management professor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$105,693	$51
   2	New York	$105,068	$51
   3	Connecticut	$90,862	$44
   4	Florida	$84,878	$41
   5	Indiana	$82,237	$40
   6	North Carolina	$79,891	$38

   Average management professor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Yale University	$155,702	$74.86	62
   2	Cornell University	$144,727	$69.58	8
   3	University of North Carolina	$142,779	$68.64	77
   4	Santa Clara University	$126,489	$60.81	24
   5	Loyola Marymount University	$116,886	$56.20	19
   6	Community Univ Partner	$91,954	$44.21	9

4. Writing a management professor job description

   A job description for a management professor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a management professor job description:

   Management professor job description example

   Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles - grace and truth. CCU's scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

   CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

   A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master's granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education .

   CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

   Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.
   
   What is most appealing about working at CCU?

   1. Faith friendly: CCU's culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
   2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
   3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
   4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

   We're looking for candidates who have:

   1. A doctorate in business, management or related field is required.
   2. Leadership and strategic decision-making experience in business and management at the corporate level with international experience preferred.
   3. At least two years of full-time, online teaching experience in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program preferred.
   4. Documented knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.
   5. Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.
   6. Experience with BlackBoard LMS or similar system preferred

   Key Job Duties

   1. Support the mission, strategic priorities, and philosophy of CCU through the integration of faith, learning, and living.
   2. Oversee graduate and undergraduate business and management offerings to include program review and assessment, course content evaluation and modifications as assigned.
   3. Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, including technology applications, to correlate and enhance classroom and/or field experience instruction.
   4. Assist the Dean for Business and Technology with the school assessment plans and reports per school needs.
   5. Produce scholarly works including course development and revision, academic and professional publications and research.
   6. Engage in service to the university, the community, and the profession.
   7. Teach 27 credits per year (9 credits per semester) in the Business and Technology undergraduate and graduate programs as assigned with release time correlate with program director responsibilities (36 credits per year without program director responsibilities).
   8. Oversee affiliate (and full-time) faculty vetted and teaching in program responsibility areas.
   9. Keep educational records as required.
   10. Participate in department, school and university committee meetings, and training sessions as directed by the Dean of Business and Technology.

   Work Environment

   While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk; stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; speak with clarity, have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
   
   

   What we offer our employees:
   
   We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.

   Colorado Christian University's pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay range for this role is $70,000-$75,000 annually. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate's qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

   Spiritual Requirements

   1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
   2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
   3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
   4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU's Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

   Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right management professor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your management professor job on Zippia to find and recruit management professor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit management professors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new management professor

   Once you've selected the best management professor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new management professor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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