Assistant Professor in Strategy/Entrepreneurship
Strome College of Business
Old Dominion University
The Department of Management in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University invites applications from qualified candidates for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2019.
Position
Responsibilities include high quality research that is publishable in top-tier journals, teaching management courses (such as Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as service to the university, the broader community, and profession.
Minimum requirements
Minimum required qualifications for the position include: (1) an earned doctorate degree (by August 2019) in Management from an AACSB-accredited institution with emphasis in Strategic Management or Entrepreneurship, (2) evidence of a strong research agenda (such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and peer-reviewed presentations at national and international conferences), and (3) evidence of effective teaching of management courses.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience and significant track record of publications in top-tier publications for appointment at a senior Assistant Professor level.
Strome College and ODU have recently launched several initiatives to not only promote entrepreneurship education and research, but also create a supportive eco-system for start-ups in the region. The Management department plays a critical role in supporting these initiatives. Thus, we welcome applications from candidates who are ready to play a lead role in supporting these initiatives.
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University (ODU) was founded in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary (W&M), and separated from W&M in 1962 to become an independent institution. ODU is a dynamic metropolitan, residential, and research-extensive public institution with a student enrollment of more than 25,000, including approximately 6,000 graduate students, and nearly 1,500 international students. The university has over 700 full time faculty, of which 40% are female. ODU is a vibrant, collegial university committed to serving the region and the nation through it research, teaching, service and community engagement. A recent survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education found that responding faculty rated ODU as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for.
The University's primary campus is located in Norfolk, VA, one of the seven cities that make up the historic Hampton Roads region of Virginia, a major recreation area with a population of 1.7 million. Home to the world's largest natural deep water port and third busiest port on the East Coast, the Atlantic headquarters of NATO, and Naval Station Norfolk, which houses the U.S. Navy and U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk was recently named a 'Best City for Entrepreneurship' by Entrepreneur Magazine. The Hampton Roads region as a whole is experiencing a surge in entrepreneurial activity through collaborative initiatives between the university and local businesses and government agencies.
Strome College of Business
The College was named in June 2014 as part of the Strome Family Foundation's major gift to establish a multi-pronged approach to nurturing entrepreneurship throughout the university. AACSB-accredited in both business and accounting, the College offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs including business analytics, economics, information systems and technology, international business, public administration and urban policy, and supply chain management. The 105 full-time College faculty serve almost 2,000 undergraduate and 240 graduate students, including over 100 doctoral students. The College offers its MBA and undergraduate programs on campus and online. The areas of strategic focus for the college include Entrepreneurship, International Business, Port and Maritime Management, and Multi-sector Partnerships.
Management Department
The Department of Management has a very collegial and supportive culture and include the following tenure track faculty: Andrew Bennett, Emily Campion, Li-Wei Chen, Diana Deadrick, Bill Judge, Ryan Klinger, Elko Klijn, Steve Lanivich, Soo-Hoon Lee, Shaomin Li, Anil Nair, and Jing Zhang.
The Department is actively involved in instruction at the undergraduate level as well as the graduate level (MBA program and doctoral program). It has a vibrant doctoral program in Strategic Management and plays a vital role in supporting the college's strategic focus in international business and entrepreneurship.
Application
Interested candidates should submit materials electronically through the ODU HR system site at: https://jobs.odu.edu/. At the site, click on "Faculty and Administrative Opportunities" and find the management position in Strategic Management/Entrepreneurship.
Applicants should attach the following to the online application: a curriculum vita that (1) demonstrates research accomplishments; (2) provides evidence of courses taught and student feedback; (3) includes three references with addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers; and (4) expected or previous dissertation completion date.
Review of applications will begin September 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
Management department faculty will be available for meeting with candidates at Academy of Management conference in Chicago. Applicants interested in talking with faculty at AOM should submit materials by August 5th, and address any questions to Professor Elko Klijn (eklijn@odu.edu).
Old Dominion University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and requires compliance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986.
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Li-Wei Chen
Assistant Professor
Management Department
Strome College of Business
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
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