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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT (Strategy/Entrepreneurship) 

University of Memphis

Description

The Department of Management in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Strategic Management, effective Fall 2016.  Responsibilities include developing a stream of high-quality research, effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (2-2 teaching load for research-productive faculty), participating in activities of the Department, and fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities.  The Department of Management is an academically diverse, research-oriented group of 18 full-time faculty members with specializations in human resource management, organizational behavior, strategy, entrepreneurship, international business, and business communications.  The Department offers degree programs at all levels and is fully accredited by AACSB International.  For more information:  http://www.memphis.edu/management. 

Qualifications

Candidates should have (1) a Ph.D. with a concentration in management or closely related discipline (advanced ABDs will be considered if degree completion is imminent), (2) evidence of development of a strong research program targeting leading management journals (e.g., AMJ, AMR, ASQ, ETP, JAP, JBV, JIBS, JOM, JOB, OBHDP, OS, PPsych, SMJ, SO), and (3) a record of effective college teaching and commitment to teaching excellence.  Applicants with research and teaching expertise in strategic management along with related areas such as entrepreneurship, organization theory, international management, organizational research methods, or multilevel research are highly desired for this position.

Compensation

This is a 9-month, academic-year appointment and offers competitive compensation, summer research support, and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications. 

College

The Fogelman College of Business and Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast.  Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College.  Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, Executive MBA, International MBA, MS, and PhD.  The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International.  The College full-time faculty of 96 serves nearly 3,100 students, with approximately 2,450 undergraduates, 550 master's students, and 75 doctoral students.  The highly qualified faculty is widely recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals.  For more information:  http://www.memphis.edu/fcbe.

University

The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America's great metropolitan research universities.  Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of approximately 23,000 students.  The University is the flagship of the Tennessee Board of Regents system and is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels.  The University has 24 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.  The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis.  For more information:  http://www.memphis.edu.

Community

Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South's largest and most attractive cities.  In 2013, the population of Tennessee's largest city was estimated to be 653,450, with 1.3 million in the metropolitan area.  Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including four Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, International Paper, and ServiceMaster.  Memphis is a major distribution center and boasts the world's second busiest cargo airport.  As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences.  The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation's largest urban park systems.  Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate.    

Application

Applications should include a letter of interest, statement of research and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, research samples, academic transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.  Applications must be submitted electronically in WorkForUM (posting #FAECC400, position #006680) at https://workforum.memphis.edu.  Screening of applications begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled.  Highly qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an informal interview at the 2015 meeting of the Academy of Management in Vancouver, BC Canada.  Inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Chuck Pierce, Search Committee Chair

Chair, Department of Management

Fogelman College of Business and Economics

University of Memphis

Email: capierce@memphis.edu

The University of Memphis, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position.  Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

--Chuck