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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT AND DESCRIPTION

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville  

James & Natalie Haslam Professorship in Innovation & Entrepreneurship 

The University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business invites applications and nominations for the James & Natalie Haslam Distinguished Professorship in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which is a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the Department of Management. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The effective date of employment is August 1, 2016, or when filled. Compensation will be competitive. 

Qualifications 

Required: A Ph.D. from an accredited institution with a foundation and interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or strategic management. An active research and publication record in top-tier journals in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, or strategic management that will warrant appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. A history of high-quality teaching in innovation, entrepreneurship, or strategic management, preferably at an AACSB-accredited institution. 

Preferred:  A record of mentoring and publishing with doctoral students and junior faculty.  A willingness to provide academic leadership to the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. An ability to contribute to the diversity and intellectual climate of the department. 

Haslam College of Business and Department Background 

The Haslam family provided a $50 million naming gift to the College of Business Administration in 2014. The Haslam College of Business is AACSB accredited, with over 130 faculty serving approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Classes are taught in the state-of-the-art James A. Haslam II Business Building, which opened in 2009. 

The Department of Management offers two undergraduate degrees, a master's degree in human resource management, a minor in entrepreneurship, and the Ph.D. degree in Organizations & Strategy. Departmental faculty members include Russell Crook, Terry Leap, Alex Miller, Tim Munyon, Lane Morris, Randal Pierce, Annette Ranft, Rhonda Reger, Anne Smith, Mike Stahl, and Dave Williams. Our faculty have published in top journals including AMJ, AMR, AMP, ETP, JAP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JOM, ORM, Org Science, PPsych, and SMJ.

The Knoxville Area

Knoxville is located in east Tennessee, with a metro area of more than 500,000. It is just miles from the Smoky Mountain National Park, and is known for outdoor activities. Knoxville also enjoys a mild climate, an excellent downtown, and a very low cost of living. Knoxville is also home to several large corporations and is close to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Application Procedure 

We will begin to review applications immediately and continue to review applications until the position is filled. Applicants should forward a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references to mgtsearch@utk.edu in care of: 

Dr. Russell Crook, Search Committee Chair 

Department of Management 

Haslam College of Business

411 Stokely Management Center 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Knoxville, TN 37996-0545 

Non-Discrimination Statement 

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. 

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. 

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. 

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN  37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498.  Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

T. Russell Crook
Associate Professor of Management

Roy & Audrey Fancher Faculty Research Fellow
Haslam College of Business

The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-8764
trc@utk.edu
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