Advertisement for the Jennifer Petters Chair in Asian Business
The Richard T. Farmer School of Business at Miami University invites
applications for the position of the Jennifer Petters Chair in Asian
Business. A national search is underway to attract to campus an
individual of national and international stature who will provide
scholarship and leadership in the area of Asian business with an
emphasis on China.
Applicants should have a terminal degree (Ph.D., D.B.A., or J.D.) and a
distinguished and ongoing record of both teaching and research in an
area of international business that would merit appointment as a tenured
full professor in one of the six departments in the school. The ideal
applicant will also have demonstrated effectiveness in program
development and the ability to interact with a wide range of
constituents including faculty, administration, students,alumni, and the
business community (both domestic and international). Applicants with a
working knowledge of Mandarin will be viewed favorably.
Miami University is participating in a multi-university collaborative
effort to develop a Living and Learning Center in Shanghai in
conjunction with the Petters Group Worldwide. The proposed residential
center will constitute an educational facility to serve academic and
business communities worldwide. The Petters Chair is expected to play an
important role in the development of the learning center. In addition to
leading a major strategic initiative of the School, the chair will serve
as a member of the Petters Center for Ethics, Leadership, and
Professional Skills Development. The compensation package is
commensurate with qualifications.
To apply for the position, submit a letter of application, a curriculum
vitae, and the names of three references. The committee will be
interviewing candidates at the Academy of Management, American
Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Financial
Management Association, and the Decision Sciences Institute meetings. To
be considered for an interview at any of these meetings, candidates must
submit their credentials no later than three weeks before the start of
these respective meetings. All applications are due by November 15th.
Miami University is an Equal Opportunity employer offering full same-sex
partner benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For
information regarding campus crime and safety, please visit
www.muohio.edu/righttoknow.
Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to Raymond F.
Gorman, Chair of the Petters Chair Search Committee at
gormanrf@muohio.edu. Applications may be sent via surface mail to
Richard T. Farmer School of Business, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056
(Attn: Petters Chair Search).
B. Kay Snavely, Ph.D.
Chair, Management Department
Richard T. Farmer School of Business
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-4238
snavelbk@muohio.edu