We have recently received approval to hire an additional (i.e., third) candidate for the position described below, so we are reposting our prior listing in an effort to solicit new applications.
Please note – if you previously applied for this positon in the fall, you do not have to reapply.
We will review applications starting early January.
Thank you,
Jonathan P. O'Brien
FirsTier Bank Distinguished Professor of Business
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68588-0491
Phone: 402-472-2466
Email: jobrien27@unl.edu
Assistant Professor of Strategy/Entrepreneurship
Description
The Department of Management in the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of August 2019. Successful candidates will conduct research and teach in an area of Strategy or Strategy/Entrepreneurship. We seek colleagues with potential for excellent research who can contribute to our Management programs at the undergraduate, MBA, and PhD levels, as well as other areas as appropriate. We are particularly interested in individuals who are strong organizational citizens and interested in being active members of a rich academic community. Salary, benefits, and research support are very competitive and consistent with other Big Ten universities.
Qualifications
This position requires either a Ph.D. or DBA from an AACSB College of Business in Management, or the expectation of completion of an appropriate degree by August 2019. Candidates for this position should also have evidence of scholarly interest in the Strategy or Strategy/Entrepreneurship area and an interest in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Preference will be given to those candidates who have published in an elite journal (e.g., AMR, AMJ, Org Sci, SMJ, etc.) and have teaching experience in their respective discipline.
About the College of Business
The College is in a period of tremendous growth. Enrollments have risen dramatically in the last five years, 50 new faculty have been hired, and new resources have enabled continued faculty hiring. A new 240,000 square foot state-of-the-art College of Business building opened in the fall of 2017. Increased support for research and close proximity to thriving business communities of Omaha and Lincoln help advance the college's research goals. The college prides itself on being an open and collaborative community. Visit the CoB webpage http://business.unl.edu/.
Why Life in Lincoln is Right:
Lincoln, population 290,000, is known for its college-town atmosphere and is the 3rd largest city in the Big Ten. Lincoln was recently named America's brightest and most affordable tech hub by Livability and a Smart Gigabit Community by the National Science Foundation-funded nonprofit U.S. Ignite. Lincoln offers the attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Accolades also include: #4 best state capital to live in by WalletHub; #1 best city for new jobs by Forbes; a #2 highest quality of life ranking by The Huffington Post; and a #4 ranking in Children's Health magazine's listing of best places to raise a family. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums, and top college sports teams, help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit http://www.lcoc.com for more information.
To Apply
Go to: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/60084. Applicants must upload: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three references with contact information, and 4) one document containing: i) a sample of publications and current research, and ii) evidence of teaching experience and ability.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.