The Department of Management at the Robins School of Business, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Richmond</st1:placename></st1:place>, invites applications for a visiting position in strategic management with a secondary emphasis in entrepreneurship for Fall 2006. The candidate selected will teach strategic management and entrepreneurship courses in the undergraduate and possibly the MBA programs. The candidate will also be expected to conduct meaningful research aimed at publication in top-tier scholarly journals. Candidates are expected to have completed or be near completion of the Ph.D. It is possible that the person selected would also be considered for a permanent, tenure-track position, preferably at the senior assistant or associate level.
This is an exciting time in the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond (UR). Our business school is part of a private, highly selective university, with a liberal arts orientation and a rising national and international profile. U.S. News & World Report, as well as other college guides, consistently ranks <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">UR</st1:city></st1:place> as one of the nation's top universities. Our university is noted for its challenging academic programs, excellent facilities, commitment to undergraduate education, and strong resource base, including an endowment of approximately $1.1 billion. An ambitious 10-year strategic plan provides a strong sense of momentum for the future. The campus is one of the most beautiful in the country and the <st1:city w:st="on">Richmond</st1:city> area offers all the amenities of a larger city, as well as easy access to the mountains, the beach, and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Washington</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">D.C.</st1:state></st1:place>
Application submissions for this position should include a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references that are familiar with the candidate's qualifications with respect to excellence in research and teaching. To expedite initial screening, it would also be very helpful if recent teaching evaluations were included in the package or summaries of those evaluations were included in the vitae. The screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. If you have questions about this position please contact Jeff Harrison at harrison@richmond.edu (although applications should still be sent to Ayana Nicholson as stated below).
The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Richmond</st1:placename></st1:place> appreciates ethnic and cultural diversity among its faculty and students. Applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are welcome.
E-mail applications will expedite the process; however, regular mail is also an acceptable format for application. Materials should be directed to:
Ms. Ayana Nicholson, Administrative Assistant
Department of Management
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Robins</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">School</st1:placename></st1:place> of Business
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">University of Richmond</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">VA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode w:st="on">23173</st1:postalcode></st1:place>
anichols@richmond.edu