Position Announcement
The Human Resource Management Department at Temple University's Fox School of Business is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty member with research and teaching interests in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (complementary interests in leadership, communication, or business ethics are desirable). The position is available in August 2010. Senior assistant professors (i.e., 2-5 years post Ph.D.) are preferred, with an existing track record of publishing in top-tier, mainstream Management, Organizational Behavior, and Applied Psychology journals. However, candidates at the Associate and Full Professor levels also may be considered. Teaching responsibilities can include courses at the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral levels. Candidates should possess a strong documented record of teaching excellence.
Financial Times ranked Temple's Fox MBA program in the Top 50 in the last 3 year average in the US, and the EMBA in Top 35 in US for the 7th consecutive year. The Economist ranked the Fox MBA program among the top 50 programs in the nation.
Temple University of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education serves 34,000 students, and is one of the three major state-related, research universities in Pennsylvania. Established in 1918, and with almost 6,000 students and 150 full-time faculty, the Fox School of Business is one of the largest most comprehensive business schools in the region and the nation, offering Bachelor, Masters, Executive Masters, and Ph.D. programs in traditional and specialized areas at urban and suburban campuses in the Philadelphia region and worldwide. The Fox School's international presence includes campuses and teaching opportunities in Rome, Tokyo, and Paris. Numerous Fox programs enjoy rankings that place us among the elite business schools worldwide.
Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States, and is a major cultural center with a high concentration of dining and other attractions, as well as easy international access. Close to New York and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is at the center of a region alive with innovation in commerce and finance, technological and scientific advancement, and accomplishment in the arts. Philadelphia also has a significant presence of IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, and other industries providing opportunities for interaction with businesses and research. Home to numerous corporate headquarters, Philadelphia offers rich opportunities for business and community engagement.
To apply, interested candidates should submit (1) a letter of interest for the position, (2) a current curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching interests, including summary information on courses taught and student evaluations, (4) statement of research interests, and (5) the names and contact information of three references.
Applications received by October 1, 2009 are ensured full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. We will be conducting informal interviews at the Academy of Management Meeting in Chicago. Applicants interested in interviewing with us in Chicago should submit their application prior to July 31, 2009.
Temple University is an equal opportunity institution and encourages applications from women and minorities. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
Email applications are preferred. Send application to:
Dr. John Deckop
Fox School of Business
Department of Human Resource Management
Alter Hall A350 (006-13)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
jdeckop@temple.eduPlease call (215-204-1933) or email if you have any questions.