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Special Appointment – Clinical Professor

Department of Management

College of Business

Colorado State University

The Department of Management in the College of Business at Colorado State University announces a nine-month special appointment position (non-tenured, with benefits) for an individual with expertise in Entrepreneurship and a capability to teach other management courses.  A Ph.D. degree (or ABD) in business administration, management, or a related field is required. Qualified applicants must also have the ability to teach entrepreneurship courses. The normal teaching load for this position is seven sections per year to be determined by the department chair. Although this is a non-tenure track position, the department hopes to attract a candidate who wishes to make a long-term commitment.  Salary is also competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The start date will be August of 2018.

The Department of Management has a strong record of teaching and research accomplishments, and expects faculty members to be active in the academic community. Preferred qualifications are (a) the ability to contribute to a collegial atmosphere in the Department and the College, (b) ability to teach other management courses as may be required by the department, (c) experience with entrepreneurial ventures, (d) a willingness to contribute to departmental service, such as advising student organizations or serving on honors theses, (e) experience teaching entrepreneurship, and (f) the ability to meet and maintain AACSB academic qualification criteria.

The Department of Management currently has 19 tenure-track faculty members, as well as a number of special appointment (clinical) faculty members. The Department serves approximately 2,100 undergraduate business majors, as well as approximately 1,600 undergraduate students enrolled in the business minor, and about 1,600 M.B.A. students. The M.B.A. is offered in residence and via Colorado State University's accredited distance learning programs.  Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research Extensive Institution with a land grant mission serving approximately 27,000 graduate and undergraduate students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should be submitted electronically at http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/52552. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however, for full consideration the complete application must be received by 11:59 MST January 29, 2018. A complete application will include 1) a vita; 2) a letter of application providing detail on the required and preferred qualifications listed above; 3) three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Official transcripts will be required of all finalists. Inquiries will be treated confidentially.

Fort Collins, a city of approximately 159,000 people, offers ample opportunities for maintaining work life balance.  The city is located in the growing Northern Colorado metropolitan area, about one hour north of Denver, with an easy drive to the Rocky Mountain National Park and area ski resorts.  Fort Collins consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications; more information may be found at http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/fcfacts.php.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. Consistent with that goal, we conduct background investigations as a condition of employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.