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Open Position at University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business

  • 1.  Open Position at University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business

    Posted 08-04-2011 12:09
    Position Description Assistant or Associate Professor of Management Charles H. Lundquist College of Business University of Oregon Position and Qualifications. The Department of Management in the Lundquist College of Business seeks to fill one tenure-track position for Fall 2012 at the rank of Assistant to Associate Professor. Research focus should be at the individual and/or group level of analysis. Candidates for Assistant Professor must have completed or nearly completed requirements for the Ph.D. degree and provide evidence of potential teaching and research excellence. Candidates for Associate Professor must possess a record of consistent placement of articles in premier scholarly journals and demonstrated teaching competence. Appointment with tenure requires formal review. The successful applicant will possess the scholarly ability and drive to conduct and publish research in premier journals and the passion to teach with rigor and effectiveness. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Teaching responsibilities include required courses in introductory management plus electives consistent with the candidate’s background and interests. Courses are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates whose research programs link to the College’s strategic initiatives in the areas of a) entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, b) sustainable business practices, c) sports business and d) securities analysis would be viewed favorably but this linkage is not required. Management Department. The Lundquist College’s Department of Management is a collegial group whose members publish in and serve on the editorial review boards of the top management journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal and Management Science. Current members are Jennifer Howard-Grenville, Andrew Nelson, Anne Parmigiani, Michael Russo, Taryn Stanko, James Terborg, Arvids Ziedonis and Rosemarie Ziedonis. In addition, Alan Meyer and William Starbuck remain involved in departmental activities. The Department is housed in the environmentally certified Lillis Business Complex, a facility that offers the latest in instructional technology and research support. The Business Research Institute opened in 2011 and housed in the Lillis Business Complex, is a multi-room facility that supports qualitative, experimental and survey research enabled by leading-edge technology. The Community. Eugene often appears on lists of the most livable communities in the country. It enjoys the cultural amenities of a larger city, hosting concerts that span the musical spectrum, the world famous Bach Festival, and many other festivals and celebrations. Recreational possibilities abound, ranging from cycling Eugene’s extensive network of bicycle paths to hiking picturesque trails to playing local golf courses. Eugene lies within 90 minutes of alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as the scenic Oregon coast. Application Procedure. Applicants should provide: (1) a vita summarizing education, publication record, service, and professional experience, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) copies of scholarly working papers or publications, and (4) a teaching portfolio including syllabi of courses taught and teaching evaluations. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent as well. The foregoing materials should be sent by the pertinent party as email attachments in PDF (preferred), or in Microsoft Word to MgmtSearch@lcbmail.uoregon.edu. Review of applications begins October 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.