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The School of Business at the University of Kansas is searching for a full time, tenure track, open rank (Assistant, Associate or Full) Professor in Strategic Management beginning mid-August 2015.

We seek a candidate with research interests in strategy, including those at the intersection of strategy and a related sub-field (such as technology, entrepreneurship, psychology, sociology, or economics).   You will join an engaged research community in strategy, which include Vince Barker (Area Chair), Clint Chadwick, Tailan Chi, Minyoung Kim, Laura Poppo (Search Committee Chair) and Jane Zhao, and are joined by faculty in HR/OB which include Ron Ash, Niki A. den Nieuwenboer, Jim Guthrie, Jay Lee, Douglas May, Kristie Rogers, Catherine Schwoerer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      A PhD or D.B.A in Strategy or a closely related field (must complete or have reasonable expectation of completing the degree by August 18, 2015).

2.      Evidence of potential for engaging in high quality research and teaching strategy courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Experience teaching strategy courses.

2.      Desire to engage in research with doctoral students in Strategy in the School of Business.

Evaluation of these requirements will be made through (1) letter of application describing experience and accomplishments; (2) record of productivity in teaching, research and service as noted in CV; (3) research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., publications); (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations); (5) information provided by three professional references.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT: 

Appointment at a particular level will be based on an applicant's scholarly and teaching record.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

To be considered, apply online by September 15, 2014 for priority screening at https://employment.ku.edu/academic/1181BR.  A complete application consists of the online application, a letter of application that addresses both the required and preferred qualifications listed above, curriculum vita, research statement, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The University of Kansas is an international research university of nearly 30,000 students and has been a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1909.  KU consistently earns high rankings for its academic programs. Its faculty and students are supported and strengthened by endowment assets of more than $1.44 billion.  Its main campus resides in Lawrence which is about 45 minutes from Kansas City by automobile and 60 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.  Lawrence is a college town with an excellent school system and vibrant performing arts.  It is consistently ranked by national publications as one of the best small cities in the United States in which to live.

The University of Kansas is interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World: (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more information, see http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/.

The University of Kansas encourages applications from underrepresented group members. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, (785) 864-6414, 711 TTY.

KU is an EO/AAE.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.