Colleagues,

                The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is recruiting for an Assistant Professor position in Strategic Management.  If you are planning to attend the AOM meetings in August we would very much like to visit with you.  Please send your CV and letter of interest to me by July 15, 2010.  Full details of the position are included below.  Thank you.

Jim Wolff

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Jim Wolff

Professor and Kincaid Faculty Fellow

Department of Management

W. Frank Barton School of Business

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS  67260-0088

Office: 208 Devlin Hall

Phone: (316) 978-7113

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-eligible position at the assistant professor level.   Wichita State University is located in the largest economic, industrial, cultural, and population center of Kansas.  The university has strong ties to the business community, making it easy to acquire research and case materials.

Responsibilities:                      Teaching undergraduate and potentially graduate level (M.B.A.) courses in strategy and other management disciplines (entrepreneurship or international business is desirable as both are key areas of emphasis for the Barton School); engaging in research leading to publications and other scholarly output; serving on faculty and other committees; participating in other appropriate service and professional activities.  The teaching load will consist of a minimum of 6 hours per semester-typically this is a 2 course/semester assignment.

Research Support:                   Support includes research grants, personal computers for individual faculty members, full access to all major statistical packages, student assistants, and funding for travel to professional meetings. The Barton School is a Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) subscriber.

Qualifications:                          Applicants for this position must hold a Ph.D. in a management area, preferably Strategic Management, or a closely related area, or must show a high probability of completing degree requirements before the effective date of appointment.  Applicants must demonstrate compelling research potential and must be able to present evidence of teaching effectiveness in strategic management and closely related areas.  Additional required qualifications are excellent oral and written communication skills and successful experience with diverse populations. A demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, family business, small business, international business or capability to teach in an appropriate ancillary management discipline is preferred.  The Barton School values previous professional and management experience.

Appointment/Salary:                A nine-month appointment beginning August 2011. Salary will be AACSB competitive.  Summer research support may be available on a competitive basis.

Application:                             To ensure full consideration, an application letter plus current vita, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness and evaluation, and samples of published articles and other research must be received by September 10, 2010; position remains open until filled.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.  All materials are to be sent to Dr. Jim Wolff, Search Committee Chair; Department of Management; Wichita State University; Wichita, KS  67260-0147; Email: jim.wolff@wichita.edu.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER