Job opening
The Faculty of Management and Organisation of the University of Groningen
(the Netherlands) is seeking a full Professor of Entrepreneurship and Small
Business (full time). Applications received on or before 17 September 2007
will receive full consideration; however applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
We are also looking for candidates for a tenure track position in Small
Business & Entrepreneurship at the assistant or associate level (see
attachment).
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The Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen, the
Netherlands, offers a position as
Full professor of Entrepreneurship
A distinctive characteristic of this chair will be its focus on
entrepreneurship in relation to small business and innovation. This focus
is in line with the profile of the existing MScBA Small Business &
Entrepreneurship of the Faculty of Economics and Business, and corresponds
with the composition of the business community in the Northern part of the
Netherlands.
Entrepreneurship deals with the recognition of and capitalization on
opportunities. This process may take place in two different contexts: (1)
starting a new company and, (2) acting innovatively in an existing company
(corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship). Small Business deals
with the opportunities and problems of starting and existing small firms.
Small and medium-sized firms are characterized by their small scale,
independence and personal management style.
The chair of Entrepreneurship and Small Business is situated within the
Department of Innovation Management and Strategy of the Faculty of
Economics and Business.
Job description
The professor will provide leadership in research and teaching in the field
of Entrepreneurship, teach in the Master’s degree programs in Business and
Economics, and conduct high-quality research.
Job requirements
The candidate:
1. has a PhD degree and is renowned in the field of Entrepreneurship
2. has a track record of outstanding academic research and teaching,
and is internationally recognized as an authority in the field of
Entrepreneurship, with publications in leading journals cited by prominent
researchers
3. is able to provide leadership, motivation and supervision to other
staff members.
4. is able to acquire external funding for additional research
contracts and PhD students.
5. is able to develop activities with the business community and
participates actively in the Centre of Entrepreneurship Groningen(CeEG).
Outstanding candidates who have an exceptional track record but who do not
yet satisfy the aforementioned requirements for a full professor will be
considered for a tenured appointment at associate or assistant professor
level.
Conditions of employment
The chair is a full-time position of full professor; salary is according to
university standards.
The University of Groningen provides a career advisory service for partners
of new staff who move to Groningen (see
http://som.rug.nl/).
The University of Groningen is an equal opportunities employer. Because
women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Further information
Further, more detailed information can be obtained from Professor Henk Sol
(
H.G.Sol@rug.nl), Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business. General
information can be found on
http://www.rug.nl/fmo
Application
Please send your application including your CV and a list of your
publications before September 17th 2007, to: University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Department
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
vmp@bureau.rug.nl
Please indicate the reference number AT207 on the cover and on your
application.
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