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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  ENTREPRENEURSHIP / STRATEGY - UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

The Division of Management & Entrepreneurship in the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor position in ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.  This is a tenure track position for a recently trained Ph.D.  Advanced assistant professors as well as those finishing their Ph.D. training are encouraged to apply.  Those candidates who are ABD should be in the advanced stages of their dissertation.  Candidates must have a demonstrated record of research or an emerging research stream that includes potential for publication in leading academic journals.  Duties will include a standard teaching load of 6 hours per semester, advising Ph.D. students, maintaining an active and creative research agenda, developing synergistic relationships with colleagues, and a contribution of service to the college, university and profession

The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. with training in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, or related disciplines.  ABD candidates will be expected to have their dissertation defended by August 2010.  The position is to be filled by August 2010.  The deadline for the initial screening of candidates is March 1, 2010 and will remain open until the position is filled.

A competitive salary along with research and travel support will be provided.  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. 

The University of Oklahoma 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 Price College Center for Entrepreneurship are currently ranked #11 in the country by The Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine and #18 by US News and World Report.     

The Management & Entrepreneurship Division in the 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 and Craig Russell.

To apply please send the required materials electronically to: Sherry@ou.edu and Msharfman@ou.edu with the subject line containing the phrase "Entrepreneurship / Strategy Position Application."

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

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

It should be noted that this position is subject to final approval of funding. 

Lowell Busenitz

Professor, Div. of Management & Entrepreneurship

Puterbaugh Chair in American Enterprise

Price College of Business

307 W. Brooks St.

University of Oklahoma

Norman, OK 73019-4006

405-325-2653