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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT AND DESCRIPTION
Haslam College of Business
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Two Assistant/Associate Faculty Positions, Department of Management
The University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the Department of Management. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the Department, as well as to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The effective date of employment is August 1, 2020, or when filled. Compensation will be competitive.
Qualifications
Required: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited institution and demonstrate evidence of quality scholarship and teaching effectiveness in entrepreneurship, human resources, organizational behavior, organization theory, strategic management, or a related discipline. The Ph.D. must be earned by August 1, 2020.
Preferred: Our preferred candidates will possess
· A record of publications in premier refereed journals.
· A strong background in research methods.
· A desire to work with doctoral students.
· The ability to complement and extend our faculty's research interests.
· A record of demonstrated teaching success at an accredited institution.
· The ability to contribute to the diversity and intellectual climate of the Department and University.
· For one position a focus on strategy and/or organization theory (firm level); for one position a focus on organizational behavior and/or human resources (micro- or meso-level). Entrepreneurship research at these levels of analysis is welcome.
· We prefer applications from Assistant or Senior Assistant level candidates.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Engage in research that results in premier publications. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Participate in professional and university service activities commensurate with faculty rank.
Haslam College of Business and Department Background
The Haslam College of Business is AACSB accredited, with over 130 faculty serving approximately 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Haslam College of Business is well-funded with a $145 million current endowment. Classes are taught in the state-of-the-art James A. Haslam II Business Building, which opened in 2009.
The Department of Management offers two undergraduate degrees, a master's degree in management and human resources, a minor in entrepreneurship, and the Ph.D. degree in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Organizations. Our research faculty members include Melissa Cardon, Russell Crook, David Gras, Terry Leap, Alex Miller, Tim Munyon, Tim Pollock, Codou Samba, Anne Smith, and Dave Williams. Our faculty have published in top journals including AMJ, AMR, AMP, ASQ, ETP, JAP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JOM, ORM, Org Science, PPsych, and SMJ.
The Knoxville Area
Knoxville is located in east Tennessee, with a metro area of more than 850,000. Knoxville enjoys a mild climate, a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, eclectic shopping and restaurants, and a low cost of living. Knoxville is home to several large corporations and located within easy driving distance to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Asheville, Nashville, and Atlanta.
Application Procedure
We will begin to review applications immediately, and candidates applying by August 1, 2019 will receive a complete review of their credentials. We will conduct preliminary interviews at the Academy of Management conference in Boston or via videoconference, and will continue to review applications until the positions are filled. We also encourage applicants to informally speak with faculty attending the conference. Applicants should forward a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references to mgtsearch@utk.edu in care of:
Dr. Melissa Cardon, Search Committee Chair
Department of Management
Haslam College of Business
413 Stokely Management Center
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 37996-0545
Non-Discrimination Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
These positions are subject to university approval.
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Dr. Melissa S. Cardon
Nestlé Professor of Business Administration
Field Editor, Journal of Business Venturing
Strengths: Individualization – Learner – Relator – Responsibility – Harmony
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