The University of Texas at San Antonio
Department of Management
Assistant Professor
Position
The Department of Management in the College of Business at The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2011, pending budget approval. The preferred specialization is strategic management. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate, Master's and/or Ph.D. courses. Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to conduct and publish high quality scholarly research and the ability to teach general management courses as well as courses in strategic management.
Qualifications
§ Required Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. in management or a closely-related discipline, (2) a record of high quality scholarly research publications and other scholarly contributions that are consistent with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, (3) potential to succeed in teaching and professional service activities, (4) strong verbal and written communication skills, and (5) the ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
§ Preferred Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. from a College of Business with AACSB accreditation, and (2) skill, experience, and the desire to teach and mentor students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Department of Management
The department consists of 15 tenured and tenure-track faculty members from diverse cultural backgrounds and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in management and human resource management and undergraduate options in international business and small business/ entrepreneurship. The Ph.D. program is in its eighth year and currently has 15 full-time students.
UTSA
The College of Business at UTSA is one of the 40 largest business schools in the nation, is AACSB accredited, offers a variety of master's programs as well as Ph.D. programs in six areas, and ranks third in the nation in the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics. UTSA is a comprehensive public metropolitan university that serves approximately 30,000 students on three campuses in San Antonio. It has the express goal of reaching a Carnegie Classification of doctoral/research extensive (Carnegie I) within the decade. It is located at the edge of the scenic Texas Hill Country and offers the amenities of a major multicultural, metropolitan area. With a population of over 1.14 million, San Antonio is within a few hours drive of Dallas, Houston, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mexican border.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and the supporting start-up package are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. UTSA offers an attractive package of benefits including medical and dental coverage plus a choice of participation in the Teacher Retirement System or an Optional Retirement System.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit a letter of application, evidence of research and teaching accomplishments, evidence of service contributions, a vita, and the names of three references along with their addresses, e-mail contact information, and telephone numbers. Address correspondence to:
Dr. Cynthia A. Lengnick-Hall
Search Committee Chair
Department of Management
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0634
Management.Search@utsa.edu
Applications can be sent by regular mail or e-mail. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional information about UTSA, the College of Business, and the Department of Management, respectively, can be found at the following Web sites: http://www.utsa.edu/ , http://business.utsa.edu , and http://business.utsa.edu/mgt .
Dr. Cynthia A. Lengnick-Hall
Professor and Ph.D. Advisor, Organization and Management Studies
Department of Management
College of Business
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0634
phone: 210-458-5387
fax: 210-458-5783
office: BB 4.04.16