THE <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:placename u1:st="on">ROBERT</st1:placename> <st1:placename u1:st="on">H.</st1:placename> <st1:placename u1:st="on">SMITH</st1:placename> <st1:placetype u1:st="on">SCHOOL</st1:placetype></st1:place> OF BUSINESS<u2:p></u2:p>
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION DEPARTMENT<u2:p></u2:p>
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The Robert H. Smith Chair in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management<u2:p></u2:p>
The Robert H. Smith Chair in Strategic Management<u2:p></u2:p>
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The R.H. Smith School of Business invites applications for two endowed chaired positions: (1) the Smith Chair in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management and (2) the Smith Chair in Strategic Management, with the appointment effective as of September, 2007. Preference will be given to applications or nominations received prior to December 1, 2006. These two (2) new endowed chaired positions are reserved for prominent national and international research leaders in the more "micro" areas of the <st1:placetype u1:st="on">Academy</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename u1:st="on">Management</st1:placename> such as Organizational Behavior (OB) and Human Resource Management (HRM) and in the more "macro" areas of the <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:placetype u1:st="on">Academy</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename u1:st="on">Management</st1:placename></st1:place> such as Strategy, OT, and Entrepreneurship. Research leaders who work at the intersection of these areas are also welcome. In addition to academic excellence and an outstanding research record, the candidate should possess the leadership capabilities required to help shape the intellectual agenda within the business school. Criteria for evaluating applicants include: (a) an exemplary and outstanding record of research demonstrating innovation and thought leadership, (b) a consistent record of publications in top-tier journals with a pipeline indicating this record will be sustained, (c) ability to define and lead research programs, particularly in collaboration with other faculty and doctoral students, (d) enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of the department and the professional growth of its early- and mid-career faculty, (e) willingness to define and participate in school-wide initiatives and evidence of collegiality and (f) Evidence of teaching excellence including top placements of doctoral students.
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Committed to building leaders for the digital economy, the Robert H. Smith School of Business (www.rhsmith.umd.edu) is recognized as one of the world's leading business schools for its strong track record in both research and teaching. The school is also known for a highly collaborative culture at the faculty as well as student levels. Within the business school, the Management & Organization department is particularly proud to be viewed as one of the strongest departments (please visit www.rhsmith.umd.edu/mao to learn more about the M&O faculty). We expect our new colleagues to help make an already strong department even stronger.
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The <st1:placename u1:st="on">Smith</st1:placename> <st1:placetype u1:st="on">School</st1:placetype> has leading edge MBA and undergraduate programs, a rapidly expanding portfolio of executive education programs including EMBA programs in both the <st1:country-region u1:st="on">US</st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on">China</st1:place></st1:country-region>, as well as a strong doctoral program. In the most recent surveys, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Smith Undergraduate Program as #18, while Financial Times and BusinessWeek ranked the Smith MBA Program as #21 and #28 respectively in the <st1:country-region u1:st="on"><st1:place u1:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Given our location in the <st1:city u1:st="on">Washington</st1:city>, <st1:state u1:st="on">DC</st1:state> metropolitan area, faculty members at the <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:placename u1:st="on">Smith</st1:placename> <st1:placetype u1:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> enjoy a strong institutional environment and also the pleasures of living in a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and leading global city, rich in world-class museums and the performing arts. The area is architecturally delightful and full of greenery with the beautiful <st1:place u1:st="on">Potomac River</st1:place> flowing through the city. We are within short driving distance to beaches, hiking, and ski slopes, and home to some of the country's best public and private schools.
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Candidates should send a CV, complete with their accomplishments in research, teaching, and service, together with a brief cover letter highlighting their specific strengths relative to this position. Nominations of qualified candidates will also be appreciated. All submissions should be directed to:
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Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management
Professor Debra Shapiro
Endowed chair search committee
The <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:placename u1:st="on">R.</st1:placename> <st1:placename u1:st="on">H.</st1:placename> <st1:placename u1:st="on">Smith</st1:placename> <st1:placetype u1:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> of Business
<st1:placetype u1:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename u1:st="on">Maryland</st1:placename>, <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on">College Park</st1:city>, <st1:state u1:st="on">MD</st1:state> <st1:postalcode u1:st="on">20742-1815</st1:postalcode></st1:place>
Strategic Management
Professor Ken G. Smith
Endowed chair search committee
The <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:placename u1:st="on">R.</st1:placename> <st1:placename u1:st="on">H.</st1:placename> <st1:placename u1:st="on">Smith</st1:placename> <st1:placetype u1:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> of Business
<st1:placetype u1:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename u1:st="on">Maryland</st1:placename>, <st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:city u1:st="on">College Park</st1:city>, <st1:state u1:st="on">MD</st1:state> <st1:postalcode u1:st="on">20742-1815</st1:postalcode></st1:place>
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<st1:place u1:st="on"><st1:placetype u1:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename u1:st="on">Maryland</st1:placename></st1:place> is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.