The Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah seeks applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. These positions are subject to University funding and approval. Candidates should hold a PhD, or show evidence that their doctoral dissertation will be substantially completed by August 1, 2019. These positions will require high levels of scholarship, teaching and collegiality.
Interested individuals should send an application using this link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79306
Applicants should submit a cover letter, complete vita, working papers and/or a description of their dissertation proposal, research and teaching statement, evidence of teaching ability, and contact information for at least three reference providers.
Our current tenure line faculty include Jay Barney, Lyda Bigelow, Bill Hesterly, Bill Schulze, Orie Shelef, Jason Snyder, Rob Wuebker, and Todd Zenger, with half joining the group over the last several years. While all self-identify as strategy and/or entrepreneurship scholars, our research focus is varied as reflected in the broad range of journals in which our faculty have published in recent years, including the Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, American Economic Review, Management Science, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Financial Studies, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Research Policy.
The Department co-hosts the Winter Strategy Conference which annually features the work of early career strategy scholars. The conference has become one of the marquee small conferences in the strategy field. The Department also provides important academic support and leadership to four institutes or centers within the Eccles School, the Lassonde Entrepreneurship Institute with its award winning Lassonde Studios-a 400-bed dormitory with garage space and accelerator, the newly formed Goff Strategic Leadership Center, the Sorenson Center for Discovery and Innovation, and the Sorenson Impact Center.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, consistently ranked among the top regions of the country for economic growth. Salt Lake City is also known for its unparalleled quality of life with ready access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and all forms of outdoor recreation.
Representatives of the Department plan to attend the 2018 meetings of the Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.