UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FACULTY POSITION IN HUMAN
RESOURCES/ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Department of Work and Organizations
Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
The Department of Work and Organizations in the Carlson School of
Management at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a
faculty position in HR/OB. We are looking for an extraordinary
colleague who will publish scholarly research, teach undergraduate,
professional master’s, and doctoral level courses, and advise doctoral
students in: (1) human resource management including employee
selection, training, development, and related areas and/or (2)
leadership and/or related areas such as power and influence.
The appointment will begin August 2013 at the rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor depending upon qualifications and experience, and
consistent with collegiate and university policy. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. in human resources, organizational behavior, management,
industrial-organizational psychology, or a closely-related discipline
by August 2013, a scholarly research record and teaching experience
appropriate to career stage, and a desire to interact and collaborate
with colleagues from other disciplines. Successful applicants will be
expected to contribute to the service needs of a vibrant department,
college, and university, including interacting with the professional
business and human resources communities.
Interested candidates must apply online at
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104482
Applications must include:
(1) Cover letter
(2) CV
(3) Research statement
(4) Teaching statement describing teaching experience and effectiveness
In addition to the online application, applicants should request three
letters of recommendation to be sent Christina Owen via e-mail at
clowen@umn.edu. Applicants for Associate Professor can provide the
names and contact information of at least three references in lieu of
letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2012 and continue
until position is filled. On-campus interviews will be held starting
in October.
THE DEPARTMENT OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS
The multidisciplinary Department of Work and Organizations faculty
include: Avner Ben-Ner, John Budd, Michelle Duffy, Theresa Glomb,
Sophie Leroy, Lisa Leslie, Colleen Flaherty Manchester, Pri Shah,
Jason Shaw, Aaron Sojourner, Andy Van de Ven, Connie Wanberg, and Mary
Zellmer-Bruhn. The department is home to internationally-recognized
doctoral and master’s programs in human resources and industrial
relations, widely considered to be top programs of their kind in the
nation. The department creates cutting-edge research and offers
courses pertaining to work, managing and leading people and
organizations, the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations
and work-related institutions, and public policies throughout all of
the Carlson School’s academic programs. To learn more about our
department, see
http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/work-organizations/.
THE CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Overlooking the scenic Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis
skyline, the Carlson School is at the epicenter of a vibrant,
economically diverse, globally oriented business environment. The Twin
Cities boasts 19 Fortune 500 companies, including Target, Best Buy,
3M, General Mills, U.S. Bancorp, Medtronic, Ameriprise Financial, and
UnitedHealth Group. In fact, Minnesota has the highest number of
Fortune 500 companies per capita in the country.
With a flagship campus in the heart of the Twin Cities, 65,000
students, 25,000 employees, and 400,000 alumni, the University of
Minnesota is one of the largest and highly ranked public institutions
in the world. The Carlson School contributes to the University’s goal
to become one of the top three public research universities in the
world through breakthrough research, extraordinary education, and
dynamic public engagement. The Carlson School is comprised of 7
academic departments, 8 centers and institutes, and employs 140
tenured/tenure track and professional faculty and enrolls 5,000
students in degree programs at all levels (B.S.B., MBA, M.A., and
Ph.D.). The faculty regularly collaborates with faculty from other top
departments across the University including psychology (especially
industrial/organizational and social psychology), economics,
sociology, public policy, and law.
THE TWIN CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS AND SAINT PAUL
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are rated among the best
metropolitan areas to live; our thriving and dynamic metro area is
consistently listed at or near the top of various national rankings.
Recognized as one of the nation’s more culturally affluent metro
areas, the Twin Cities’ world-class museums, galleries, and theaters
continue to win national awards every year. For outdoor enthusiasts,
Minnesota’s system of parks and trails offers abundant opportunities
for year round recreation.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all
persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.