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Below are two job postings for faculty positions at Penn State University, University Park campus.

Job Posting

Job Description

The Management and Organization Department in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State has a full-time, tenure-track position open at the assistant or associate rank in the area of Organization Theory/Macro-level Organizational Behavior. An emphasis on Entrepreneurship or Innovation as a focal research/teaching domain would be especially desirable, although applications from candidates not specializing in entrepreneurship or innovation will be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or be in the final stages of dissertation work), demonstrate an interest in and a capacity to conduct high-quality scholarly research, as well as a high level of teaching competence in Organization Theory.

Job Requirements

Candidates for an assistant professor position should demonstrate strong research potential, preferably with an early career record of publication(s)/acceptance(s). Candidates for an associate professor position should have an excellent record of research publications, as well as a record of involvement in doctoral education. We expect faculty members to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. We have a strong preference for candidates with publications in premier journals, who have high-impact research programs underway, and who are able to connect with a wide array of colleagues in our department.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and workforce diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

The application deadline is October 15, 2012.  Please send all application materials electronically (pdf or MS-Word files), including letter of interest, CV, selected publications, and three recommendation letters to M&O-OT@smeal.psu.edu .

Job Posting

Job Description

The Management and Organization Department in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State has a full-time, tenure-track position open at the assistant or associate rank in the area of Strategic Management. An emphasis on Entrepreneurship or Innovation as a focal research/teaching domain would be especially desirable, although applications from candidates not specializing in entrepreneurship or innovation will be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or be in the final stages of dissertation work), demonstrate an interest in and a capacity to conduct high-quality scholarly research, as well as a high level of teaching competence in Strategic Management.

Job Requirements

Candidates for an assistant professor position should demonstrate strong research potential, preferably with an early-career record of publication(s)/acceptance(s). Candidates for an associate professor position should have an excellent record of research publications, as well as a record of involvement in doctoral education. We expect faculty members to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. We have a strong preference for candidates with publications in premier journals, who have high-impact research programs underway, and who are able to connect with a wide array of colleagues in our department.

The application deadline is October 15, 2012.  Please send all application materials electronically (pdf or MS-Word files), including letter of interest, CV, selected publications, and three recommendation letters to M&O-STRAT@smeal.psu.edu.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and workforce diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.