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Ranked Renewable Term Position in General/Strategic Management at the University of Oklahoma

Lowell Busenitz

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Ranked Renewable Term Position in General/Strategic Management in the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma

The Division of Management in the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma is seeking applicants for a Ranked Renewable Term position starting in August, 2008.

Rank:                           Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary:                          Open and Competitive based on applicable experience.  Additional summer teaching opportunities may be available. 

Position Structure:         This is a renewable term position which is not eligible for tenure.  The successful candidate will be offered up to a five year contract, which while eligible for unlimited renewals, is also subject to continuation review during each renewal cycle.  The successful candidate will be eligible for the same internal resources (e.g. teaching grants and awards, graduate student support etc.) as tenure-track faculty.  The candidate is eligible for promotion as per applicable Price College Renewable Term Position Policy Guidelines (available on request).

Effective Date:              August 16, 2008

Application Date:          Application materials due by April 30, 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain qualification for Clinical Reappointment per applicable Price College Renewable Term Position Policy Guidelines (available on request)
• Teach one "mass" lecture  section of the Principles of Management (BAD 3013) course each of Fall and Spring Semesters
• Teach additional undergraduate Strategic Management (BAD 4013) sections as assigned by the Management Division Director to fulfill teaching requirements under the Renewable-term Faculty Policy (minimum 6 courses per year).
• Serve as coordinator for the BAD 4013 Management Courses.
• Provide support and leadership for student organizations as directed by the Management Division Director.
• Provide leadership in offering professional development activities for students.
• Provide staffing and assistance to the Management Division Professional Advisory Board.
• Provide leadership in positioning Management Division Programs in national rankings.
• Provide leadership in Management Division AACSB student assessment activities.
• Assume additional institutional and academic service duties as may be agreed upon with the Management Division Director.  It is anticipated that, based upon the experience and interest of the successful candidate, the details of this aspect of the job will be crafted and approved among the applicable stakeholders, including the candidate.
• Abide by all University of Oklahoma policies and procedures applicable to academic faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Earned Doctorate in Management or Related Discipline
• At least three years experience teaching at a four-year institution of higher learning
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills
• Evidence of excellent teaching ability
• Experience teaching Principles of Management and Strategic Management

Preferred:

·        At least one year teaching at a AACSB accredited institution

·        Experience in teaching large format classes

·        Experience in student professional development activities

·        Experience working with professional advisory boards

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants, especially women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Management Division in the Price College of Business includes faculty with research interests in organizational behavior, human resources management, international business, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. Our website can be accessed by going to http://price.ou.edu/academics/management.aspx. The University of Oklahoma provides competitive wages and benefits and an outstanding working environment.

Application Procedure:

The deadline for the initial screening of candidates is April 15, 2008 and will remain open until the position is filled.  Interested parties should submit a vita and supporting materials and the names of three references.  Applications should be submitted electronically to Sherry Moore (sherry@ou.edu).

If you have questions contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs:

Professor Mark Sharfman                                 Professor Michael Buckley

Michael F. Price College of Business                 Michael F. Price College of Business

University of Oklahoma                                    University of Oklahoma

307 W. Brooks, Room 206                              307 W. Brooks, Room 206

Norman, OK   73019                                       Norman, OK   73019

msharfman@ou.edu                                          mbuckley@ou.edu

FACULTY POSITION BABSON COLLEGE, WELLESLEY, MA 02457 

Public Finance

Development Economics

The Economics Division at Babson College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at any rank in the fields of Public Finance and Development Economics.  We are looking for candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. 

Ph.D. in Economics is required, though ABD with a firm completion date by Spring 2011 will also be considered. Candidates must have demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and be ready to teach in an integrated, cross-disciplinary environment, and have an active research program primarily in economics, economic development, entrepreneurship, policy or political economy.  Candidates who understand the interconnection between economics and entrepreneurship and bring a global perspective to their teaching and research are particularly welcome.

All candidates will be evaluated based on their potential for meaningful scholarship that will result in publications in recognized refereed journals.  Preference will be given to candidates with meaningful work experience in an economic development, entrepreneurial or policy context.  The new faculty member will be expected to teach in Economics and may teach a course or two in the Entrepreneurship Division.

Interested candidates should e-mail their submissions to econjob@babson.edu. Submissions should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference and one or more research papers. For full consideration apply by December 7, 2009. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

Babson College is a private school acclaimed both nationally and internationally for its leadership in entrepreneurship education.

CONTACT: Prof. Lidija Polutnik, Economics Division, Westgate Hall, Babson Park, MA 02457.

Babson College is an EO/AA employer committed to fostering a diverse community.

Please post the following.

The Department of Business Administration at West Virginia State University would like to hire a fulltime,

tenure-track faculty at the level of Assistant Professor in Marketing/Entrepreneurship beginning Fall Semester of 2010.

Responsibilities: Teach a full load of undergraduate level courses each semester - there are opportunities

to teach in the newly created Masters in Entrepreneurship program. Advise students, teach courses as

needed to meet student/department needs including traditional and on-line courses in the undergraduate

program, participate in university service and collaborate in program development.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a discipline from an accredited university program. ABDs close to

completion may be considered. Commitment to excellence in teaching and an active scholarly and

research agenda are required. Prior college/university level teaching experience and/or industry

experience is preferred. Versatility to teach various combinations of Business courses, and experience

using electronic course management systems are a plus.

Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, statement of teaching philosophy, and recent letters

of recommendation from three professional references with contact information to: Dept. of Business

Administration, WVSU, P.O. Box 1000, Institute, WV 25311 or e-mail application materials in PDF

format to: lewis@wvstateu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the

position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

West Virginia State University is a historically black institution, which has evolved into a fully accessible, racially

diverse, and multi-generational baccalaureate university, which now offers a small selection of Masters programs.

Because of this tradition, the University enrolls a wide range of students and assists them in achieving their

academic, civic, and career potential through quality academic programs in a campus environment recognized as a

"Living Laboratory of Human Relations." West Virginia State University is the largest institution of higher

education in the Charleston metropolitan area, serving approximately 4,000 students. Please visit our Web site at

http://www.wvstateu.edu

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

School of Business

Department of Management

Faculty Position in Entrepreneurship and Strategy

The Department of Management in the School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Entrepreneurship and Strategy, rank open, effective August 16, 2015.  The Department offers an undergraduate major in Management with concentrations in business administration, entrepreneurship, and international business; an undergraduate major in Human Resource Management; an M.S. in Human Resource Management, and a Ph.D. in Business with a concentration in Management (OBHR).  The Department also provides instruction in Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and other subjects for the Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA, and Ph.D. in Business.  Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls over 31,000 students, with 3,300 enrolled in the School of Business.  The Department has 14 full-time faculty who are active researchers and engaged teachers.  Management faculty have publications in leading journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology,  and Organizational Research Methods.  The city of Richmond consistently ranks among "Best Places to Live and Work in America" in several national publications.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, or Management from an AACSB accredited institution.  Candidates must have teaching experience. Demonstrated excellence in published scholarly research and an active research agenda is required. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States and indicate their citizenship or visa status.  A desire to work collaboratively with colleagues to build a strong entrepreneurship program is required.  Preferred qualifications: We seek a candidate who is conducting research in entrepreneurship and has a secondary focus on strategy.  Preference will be given to candidates who can support our teaching in both entrepreneurship and strategy, however, candidates with other supporting teaching areas may be considered.  Although this search is primarily focused on candidates at the assistant professor rank, exceptional candidates at more senior ranks may be considered.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in and commitment to innovative and engaged entrepreneurship teaching.  Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding is desirable.  Business experience is a plus.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita and the names of three references through the VCU Jobs website at https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/38298.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  We will be conducting a limited number of interviews at the Academy of Management meetings in Philadelphia.  For consideration for AOM interviews please submit materials no later than Friday July 25.  For additional information contact Dr. Joseph Coombs, Search Committee Chair, jecoombs2@vcu.edu.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.

Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.