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Assistant Professor Position at VU Amsterdam

  • 1.  Assistant Professor Position at VU Amsterdam

    Posted 10-14-2018 07:23
    Hi,
    Would it be possible to circulate the below position announcement?
    Thanks!
    Wouter Stam

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    Professor of Entrepreneurship
    Academic Director, Amsterdam Business Research Institute
    Editor, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice
    Department of Management
    VU University Amsterdam
    School of Business and Economics

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    The Opportunity:
    As part of its growth ambitions, VU Amsterdam seeks to appoint a new assistant professor who is passionate about entrepreneurship and is committed to pursuing research and teaching excellence in this exciting field. We seek a new colleague who is passionate about doing research, is committed to publish at the highest level, and is enthusiastic about creating a stimulating learning environment for students in his/her teaching. The new hire will join the Department of Management and Organization of the VU School of Business and Economics, playing a key role in strengthening its research and teaching programs in entrepreneurship. The position is embedded in a supportive international work environment that is characterized by a strong commitment towards research productivity, teaching innovation and teamwork. Candidates must have a PhD in Management or a related field (completed or with a fixed date for the defense) and should be fluent in English. Prior publication experience in top management or entrepreneurship journals is a strong asset. Starting date is flexible.

    About VU Amsterdam:
    VU Amsterdam is a top-ranked research university in the Netherlands that is home to more than 23,000 students and 4,500 employees. The VU campus is easily accessible, located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research. As part of the VU School of Business and Economics, the Department of Management and Organization comprises a large, diverse group of micro and macro scholars who seek to combine research excellence with passion in teaching. The department has a strong research tradition, manifested in top tier publication records (e.g. Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of International Business Studies, etc.) as well as in success in attracting external funding. It has a collaborative ethos with members actively working together on research projects, and is characterized by an international work environment with people from many diverse cultural backgrounds. The Assistant Professor will contribute to the Department's teaching and research activities and be member of the entrepreneurship group. The research program of this group focuses on core topics in the field of entrepreneurship such as the creation and growth of new firms and industries, the psychological and cognitive underpinnings of entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship and strategic renewal, and the dynamics of regional clusters and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

    Application Procedure:
    Are you interested in this position? Send us an e-mail at vacature.sbe@vu.nl with your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and personal vision statement (+/- 1 page) about research and teaching by 18-11-2018. Please mention vacancy number 18348. For more details about the position, please check https://www.vu.nl/en/employment/vacancies/index.aspx.