UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ENDOWED CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT
The Management Area faculty of the Gatton College of Business and
Economics seeks an internationally recognized scholar for its Chellgren
Endowed Chair. In particular, we welcome applications from individuals
with research interests in any core management discipline (Strategy, OT,
OB, or HR), although emphasis will be placed on candidates with
strategy, social networks, technology/innovation management, or
corporate strategy/M&A backgrounds. Evidence of a strong teaching record
and service to the Academy also is desired. We welcome applications
from qualified full professors and senior associates. The Chair holder
will be expected to demonstrate continued research productivity in
top-tier outlets, serve as a leader/mentor to junior faculty and
doctoral students, and teach in the MBA and doctoral programs.
The Chellgren Endowed Chair is named in honor of Paul W. Chellgren, the
current Chairman and former CEO of Kentucky-based Ashland, Inc. With
operations worldwide, Ashland is one of Kentucky's most respected
Fortune 500 corporations. Mr. Chellgren graduated with a B.S. in
Accounting from the University of Kentucky in 1964. He received his MBA
from Harvard in 1966 and continued his education abroad at Oxford
University. Mr. Chellgren joined Ashland, Inc. in 1974 and has been
instrumental in formulating and energizing his company's deep commitment
to higher education in Kentucky.
The Management Area offers an undergraduate degree, with about 250
students majoring in Management, and an active doctoral program.
Additionally, the Management Area provides supporting coursework for
leading-edge evening and daytime MBA programs. Opportunities exist for
short-term, concentrated teaching schedules in the daytime MBA program,
as well as teaching in Gatton's international MBA programs.
The Gatton College of Business & Economics is AACSB-accredited with 75
faculty, 2,400 undergraduate majors, and 390 graduate students. Graduate
programs include an MBA program, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Economics,
and a Ph.D. in Business Administration.
The University of Kentucky, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a
land-grant institution founded in 1878. The Carnegie Foundation has
designated UK a Research University of the First Class, and a Top 20
business plan to elevate the university to elite status recently was
unveiled. The University offers fields of study for undergraduate and
graduate students through 11 different colleges. In addition,
professional programs located in Lexington include Dentistry, Law,
Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.
The city of Lexington, frequently cited as one of the most desirable
places to live, has an MSA of approximately 430,000 people. It is
considered the heart of the famous Bluegrass Region and is designated
the Horse Capital of the World. Lexington is a regional medical and
financial center and is located about 75 miles east of Louisville and 80
miles south of Cincinnati.
Nominations and Applications:
Interested candidates should send, via email, a vita with brief cover
letter highlighting specific strengths as well as evidence of teaching
effectiveness. Letters of reference will be requested from applicants
who are contacted for further consideration. Invitations for site visits
will be extended on a rolling basis.
Send all material to:
Professor Daniel J. Brass
Email:
dbrass@uky.edu
If email is not available, applications may also be sent to:
Professor Daniel J. Brass
Gatton College of Business & Economics
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0034
Phone: 859-257-4260
The University of Kentucky is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution and encourages applications from women and minority
candidates.