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Faculty Position in Leadership, Sustainability, and Organizational Change

Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership

College of Business, Benedictine University

Position Description: The Center for Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL), College of Business, Benedictine University invites applications for a fulltime tenure-track faculty position (open rank: assistant, associate, or full) in Leadership, Sustainability, and Organizational Change, to begin Spring/Summer 2012 in its Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in sustainable enterprise, social entrepreneurship, corporate responsibility, leadership, organizational behavior, organizational change, strategic management, business ethics, or a related social science field; a significant publication record underway; an excellent teaching record; an active research agenda; a commitment to high-impact scholarship; and evidence of an international reputation as a leader in the field. Because the Ph.D./D.B.A. program is targeted at senior business leaders, significant corporate experience is also required. International experience or a demonstrated interest in international, cross-cultural research and practice is preferred.

Responsibilities: Maintain a vigorous and high-quality program of research and publication; provide excellent instruction in the Ph.D./D.B.A. program in values-driven leadership; chair Ph.D. and D.B.A. dissertation committees; collaborate with colleagues to develop and sustain an active portfolio of externally funded research; participate in service activities consistent with rank; and help to build, grow, and sustain the CVDL's reputation as a world leader in the fields of leadership, sustainability, and organizational change. Some teaching at the master's level and in executive education programs may also be required as these programs develop. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.

About the CVDL: The CVDL is a gathering place where top executives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders come together to innovate at the forefront of sustainable business practice. Its Ph.D./D.B.A. program is uniquely designed for senior business leaders committed to advancing the fields of leadership, sustainability, corporate responsibility, and strategic change in today's global context. It offers a unique combination of research, theory, practice, international exchanges, and interaction with global thought leaders to equip executives with the knowledge and skills they need to lead strategically and have a transformative impact on business and society. For more about the CVDL and the Ph.D./D.B.A. program, go to www.cvdl.org. 

About Benedictine University: Benedictine University is a Catholic university in the Benedictine tradition located in Lisle, Illinois, 25 miles west of the City of Chicago at the heart of Chicago's "High Tech Corridor." Its location provides excellent opportunities for research and consulting with major corporations, easy access to Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports, and close proximity to a variety of communities recognized among the best places to live in America for the quality of their educational, cultural, recreational, and healthcare offerings. The University also has campuses in Springfield, IL, China, and Viet Nam, serves a total of approximately 10,000 FTE graduate and undergraduate students, and is growing rapidly under entrepreneurial leadership. Consistent with its Benedictine heritage, the University enjoys a strong culture of hospitality and a spirit of open exchange among faculty and between faculty and students. Benedictine University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For more about Benedictine University, go to www.ben.edu. 

Application Deadline: The position is posted until December 31, 2011, but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2011.

Application Process: To apply, please log on to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/848, complete the online application profile, and upload the following application materials electronically:

·         A cover letter (1-2 pages) that includes a brief description of your interest in the position, research agenda, and teaching philosophy

·         Curriculum Vitae

·         Teaching Evaluations

·         Three References

Applicants receiving further consideration will be asked to submit additional information as needed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Any questions should be directed to James D. Ludema, Ph.D., Director of the Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership and Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, at cvdlfacultysearch@ben.edu.

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James D. Ludema, Ph.D.

Professor and Director, Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership

Co-Founder and Director, Center for Values-Driven Leadership

Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL, 60532, USA

630-829-6229, www.cvdl.org