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On behalf of Jody Goodman

James Clark Coffman Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies

College of Business and Economics

Department of Management

West Virginia University

Applications and nominations are sought for the James Clark Coffman Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies in the Department of Management at the College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. This appointment will be made at the rank of associate professor with the recommendation for tenure.  The title of James Clark Coffman Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies is awarded for a five-year period and is renewable.   The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Management or a related discipline with a concentration in entrepreneurship, a distinguished research record in Innovation and/or Entrepreneurship, and demonstrated excellence in teaching of entrepreneurship. Research expertise may include (but is not limited to) new venture creation, technology-based start-ups, technology transfer and commercialization and various fields such as strategic, social, international and/or minority entrepreneurship. The successful candidate is expected to disseminate his/her research in the relevant theoretical, practitioner, and policy journals and communities. Instructional duties may include teaching of both graduate and undergraduate courses.  An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a balance between strong research and teaching capabilities. A secondary area of interest in strategy is preferred.

The James Clark Coffman Chair will be expected to take a curriculum leadership role in the Brickstreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will also be expected to be an active participant in the research endeavors of the department, including collaborating with junior faculty members and Ph.D. students.

Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is the state's primary land-grant comprehensive institution. WVU is classified as a Research University (High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The College of Business and Economics is AACSB accredited and offers undergraduate majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems, master's degrees in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Relations, Economics, and Professional Accountancy, and doctorate degrees in Economics and Business Administration (Management, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting).   Information about the College is available at  http://www.be.wvu.edu.

This appointment will be in effect starting August 16, 2014. The   Search   Committee   invites   applications,   inquiries,   and   nominations   for   this   position. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least three professional references. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, and review of applications will begin immediately.  Interested candidates are encouraged to submit materials electronically to BECoffmanSearch@mail.wvu.edu with the subject line "James Clark Coffman Distinguished Chair Search" or by mail to Ms. Debra Buchanan, 1601 University Avenue, P.O. Box 6025, Morgantown, WV 26505-6025. (Electronic submissions preferred).

West Virginia University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. West Virginia University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.   Minorities, persons with disabilities, females, veterans, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply.  This offer of employment is conditioned upon approval by all the appropriate governmental authorities.