Please see the announcement below for an endowed chair position at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Endowed Chair in Leadership
Description
The Department of Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenured appointment beginning August 2017. The successful candidate will hold the Clifton Chair in Leadership. Salary, benefits, and research support are very competitive and consistent with other Big-Ten universities.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in a Management discipline or related field, have an established record of publication in top tier journals and a research record commensurate with a senior Associate or Full Professor. Scholarly performance on the topic of leadership involving areas such as entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, strategic management, human resources or organizational theory will be considered.
Service on doctoral dissertation committees is desirable. We are particularly interested in individuals who are strong organizational citizens and interested in being active members of a rich academic community.
About the College of Business Administration
The college is in a period of tremendous growth. Enrollments have risen dramatically in the last five years, 50 new faculty have been hired, and new resources have enabled continued faculty hiring. A new 240,000 square foot state-of-the-art CBA building will be opening in the fall of 2017. Increased support for research and close proximity to thriving business communities of Omaha and Lincoln help advance the college's research goals. The college prides itself in being an open and collaborative community. Visit the CBA webpage http://cba.unl.edu/
Why Life in Lincoln is Right
Lincoln, population 270,000, is known for its college-town atmosphere and is the 3rd largest city in the Big Ten. Lincoln was recently named one of the top five emerging entrepreneurial hotspots in America by Entrepreneurship Magazine and received Google's 2013 E-City Award for its strong online business community. Lincoln offers the attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Accolades also include: a #9 ranking in Forbes 2012 listing of American's Most Livable Cities; a #8 ranking in Livability.com's 2015 ranking of best downtowns; a #1 among U.S. cities in the Gallup-Healthways 2013 Well-Being Index; and a #4 ranking in Children's Health Magazine's 2012 listing of best places to raise a family. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums, and top college sports teams, help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit http://www.lcoc.com for more information.
To Apply
To apply go to http://employment.unl.edu/postings/50461 and click on "Apply to this Job" and fill out the form. Applicants must also upload: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three references with contact information, and 4) one document containing: i) a sample of publications and current research, and ii) evidence of teaching experience and ability. All four documents are required for a complete file. Other questions may be addressed to Management Department Chair Dennis Duchon at dduchon2@unl.edu.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.