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THE RATH CHAIR IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">MICHAEL</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">F.</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">PRICE</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">COLLEGE</st1:placetype></st1:place> OF BUSINESS

THE <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">UNIVERSITY</st1:placetype> OF <st1:placename w:st="on">OKLAHOMA</st1:placename></st1:place>

The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:placename></st1:place>, Price College of Business is pleased to announce that applications and nominations are being accepted for the RATH CHAIR IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.  This chair is funded by a generous donation from the Rath Foundation.  The intent is to identify a leader in scholarly thought in the strategic management and entrepreneurship.  This person will continue to build our scholarly capabilities in entrepreneurship at the Michael F. <st1:placename w:st="on">Price</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">College</st1:placetype> of Business.

The candidate must have an earned doctorate.  Ideal candidates will have an internationally recognized research record and extensive teaching experience in strategic management and entrepreneurship with qualifications for tenure at the Full Professor level at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:placename></st1:place>.  Evidence of high level scholarly contributions to the entrepreneurship literature is required.

A highly competitive salary along with research and travel support will be provided.  In addition the holder of the Rath Chair will help provide direction for both the Entrepreneurship program and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Price</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">College</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> for Entrepreneurship. Applications should include a letter of interest and a resume along with the names, postal/e-mail addresses, telephone, and FAX numbers of four references.  Nominations are also solicited.  Applications will be reviewed starting October 1 and the process will continue until the position is filled.

The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:placename></st1:place> is a comprehensive research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. programs plus an extensive continuing education and public service program.  The Michael F. Price College of Business is AACSB accredited at all levels with approximately 3,200 students in bachelors, masters and Ph.D. programs. The Entrepreneurship program and the <st1:placename w:st="on">Price</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">College</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype> for Entrepreneurship are currently ranked #8 in the country by The <st1:place w:st="on">Princeton</st1:place> Review/Entrepreneur Magazine.  

The Management Division in the Michael F. Price College of Business currently has eleven full-time faculty members.  Faculty in Entrepreneurship include: Lowell Busenitz, Robert Mitchell and Larry Plummer.  Faculty from other areas of management include Mark Sharfman (Division Chair), Ronald Anderson, Michael Buckley, Ana Bolino, Mark Bolino, Bret Bradley, David Ralston, Craig Russell.

To apply please send the required materials electronically to: Sherry@ou.edu with the subject line containing the phrase "Rath Chair Application."

For additional information please contact either Lowell Busenitz (Busenitz@ou.edu) or Mark Sharfman (msharfman@ou.edu) or call (405) 325-2651.

The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:placename></st1:place> is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.