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Assistant or Associate Professor of Management

Charles H. Lundquist College of Business

University of Oregon

Position and Qualifications. The Department of Management in the Lundquist College of Business seeks to fill two tenure-track positions effective September 2015.  Both positions are offered at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  One position is in Strategy and the other position is open to candidates who conduct research in the general areas of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory or Strategy.  Candidates who conduct field research are highly preferred.  Candidates whose research programs link to the College's strategic initiatives in the areas of a) entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, b) sustainable business practices, c) sports business and d) securities analysis would be viewed favorably but this linkage is not required.

Qualifications:  Assistant Professor level:  Completed or nearly completed Ph.D. degree with demonstrated potential for teaching and research excellence.  Senior Assistant/Associate Professor level:  Ph.D. degree, demonstrated superior teaching competence and a record of scholarly accomplishment that includes publication in leading academic management journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Management Science, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Strategic Management Journal.   Appointment with tenure requires formal review.  The successful applicant will possess the scholarly ability and drive to conduct and publish research in premier management journals and the passion to teach with rigor and effectiveness.  We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and have the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.  Teaching responsibilities for the position in Strategy will include undergraduate and graduate courses in strategy.  Teaching responsibilities for the second position may include undergraduate and graduate courses in introductory management plus electives consistent with the candidate's background and interests and department teaching needs.

Management Department.  The Lundquist College's Department of Management is a collegial group whose members publish in and serve on the editorial review boards of the top management journals including Associate Editors of the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, and Journal of Operations Management, and board membership on the Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and the Strategic Management Journal in addition to other niche journals.  Current members are Jennifer Howard-Grenville, Reut Livne-Tarandach, Andrew Nelson, Anne Parmigiani, Michael Russo, James Terborg, David Wagner and Rosemarie Ziedonis.  In addition, Alan Meyer and William Starbuck remain involved in departmental activities.  The Department is housed in the environmentally certified Lillis Business Complex, a facility that offers the latest in instructional technology and research support.  The Business Research Institute opened in 2011 and housed in the Lillis Business Complex, is a multi-room facility that supports qualitative, experimental and survey research enabled by leading-edge technology.

The Community.  Eugene often appears on lists of the most livable communities in the country.  It enjoys the cultural amenities of a larger city, hosting concerts that span the musical spectrum, the world famous Bach Festival, and many other festivals and celebrations.  Recreational possibilities abound, ranging from cycling Eugene's extensive network of bicycle paths to hiking picturesque trails to playing nationally ranked golf courses.  Eugene lies within 90 minutes of alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as the scenic Oregon coast.

Application Procedure.  Applicants should clearly indicate whether they are applying for a position in strategy or for a position in another area.   Please provide: (1) a vita summarizing education, publication record, service, and professional experience, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) copies of scholarly working papers or publications, and (4) a teaching portfolio including syllabi of courses taught and teaching evaluations.  Applicants also should arrange to have three letters of reference sent.  The foregoing materials should be sent by the pertinent party as email attachments in PDF (preferred), or in Microsoft Word to LCBjobs@uoregon.edu.   Reference Search #14350AB – Position (e.g. Strategy or Management) in your reply.

To ensure consideration, submit application materials by September 30, 2014.  The positions remain open until filled.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.