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The David Eccles School of Business of the University of Utah (www.business.utah.edu) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.
While all ranks will be considered, an assistant professor is preferred. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in strategy with a focus in one or more of the following areas: entrepreneurship, innovation, management of technology, or international business is preferred. A strong research record and teaching experience are required for other than entry level hires. Application and all supporting materials should be submitted by October 15, 2008 and will continue to be received until the position is filled or April 30, 2008.
The Strategic Management Group includes Bill Hesterly, Bill Schulze, Karin Fladmoe-Lindquist, Lyda Bigelow, Lindy Archambeau, and Ming Piao. The David Eccles School of Business offers degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, executive and doctoral levels, and teaching opportunities are available in each program.
The David Eccles School of Business faculty is well-recognized for its research and scholarship. It was ranked 28th in the world in research in the most recent Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings. The Department of Management includes established scholars in Strategic Management and Organizational Behavior. Adjacent to the campus is a Research Park, home to more than 30 technology-oriented businesses with close research and operational ties to the University. Salt Lake City is known as a hotbed for technology-oriented business startups that provide great opportunities for student learning and research. The University of Utah is also home to the Lassonde Entrepreneurship Center, which recently received a gift of $13.5 million. The School is also the host institution for the University Venture Fund. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and who possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Salt Lake City is the state capitol and home to many businesses and nonprofit organizations. The metropolitan area has a population of approximately one million residents and is a major urban center in the intermountain west. Salt Lake City has extensive arts and cultural activities and a major airport close to downtown. It is at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and has four distinct seasons, including mild winters and warm summers and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, including easy access to the mountains, the red rock country of the Colorado Plateau, and eight national parks. Eight major ski areas (including Alta, Snowbird, and Park City) are located with one hour's drive of the University.
Interested individuals should write (preferably by e-mail), enclosing curriculum vitae, a sample of research papers and 3 letters of recommendation, to
Professor Don Wardell
Chair, Department of Management
don.wardell@utah.edu
David Eccles School of Business
University of Utah
1645 E Campus Center Drive (106)
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
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