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Tenure-Track Position in Strategy/Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University

  • 1.  Tenure-Track Position in Strategy/Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University

    Posted 03-01-2016 15:15
    The Department of Management Programs in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in the strategy/entrepreneurship area at the rank of assistant professor to start in Fall 2016. The successful candidate will have a completed doctoral degree from a university accredited by AACSB or other known body in business by the time of appointment. Documented research accomplishments or indicated potential for conducting and publishing research are required as well as of evidence of excellence in teaching. The position entails teaching undergraduate and graduate courses primarily at the Davie campus. Also, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to an atmosphere of collegiality in the department. Questions about this position should be sent to Roland Kidwell (department chair) at kidwellr@fau.edu or Kimberly Ellis (search committee chair) at kellis15@fau.edu. Position Number: 991161.

    Faculty members in the Department of Management Programs publish high quality scholarship in the areas of management, business policy/strategy, organizational behavior, human resource management, health care management/administration, entrepreneurship and international business. In recent years, our faculty has published in the Academy of Management Journal, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Leadership Quarterly, and Strategic Management Journal, among others. Also, the department, which employs 37 faculty members and has a doctoral program, hosts several programs including International Business and Health Administration.

    The College of Business is located in Boca Raton and also has a campus in Davie. Both campuses are located on the beautiful coastal areas of South Florida, which offer a high quality of life. Florida Atlantic University is currently serving around 30,000 students, has more than 1,000 faculty and its 10 colleges offer more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With 46% of its student body classified as minority or international students, FAU ranks as the most racially, ethnically and culturally diverse institution in Florida’s State University System. The College of Business has almost 7,000 students, 20% of which are enrolled in graduate programs.

    All applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application that is available on-line through the Office of Human Resources: https://jobs.fau.edu and apply for position number 991161. All applicants must provide a cover letter, CV, sample research paper (recent publication), the names of three references, and transcripts. Transcripts for faculty positions must be an official copy scanned into an electronic format and attached to the application. Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts). The evaluation should be scanned and uploaded to the application site. Questions about the Office of Human Resources online employment system should be sent to jobs@fau.edu. Emailed application submissions will not be accepted. Review of applicant materials is underway and will continue until the appointment is made.

    FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015-2025 Strategic Plan. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

    Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.