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Tech management and innovation faculty position: Saint Mary's College of California

  • 1.  Tech management and innovation faculty position: Saint Mary's College of California

    Posted 09-17-2013 03:12
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    Tenure-track (open rank) or Visiting Position in Management of Technology and Innovation

     

    Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for a tenure-track (open rank) or visiting faculty position in Management of Technology and Innovation, starting in the 2014-2015 academic year.

     

    Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is situated in the economically vibrant, culturally rich, and scenic San Francisco Bay Area and at the gateway to the dynamic global economies. As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian, and liberal arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value inquiry, learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

     

     Responsibilities:

    The faculty member will teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Management of Technology and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Management of Creativity and Innovation, and a secondary field. Teaching may also include college wide programs such as Collegiate Seminar and January Term. The successful candidate will join a collegial community that values and supports cutting-edge research and scholarly contributions. Teaching assignments at Saint Mary's College of California include courses at the on-site location in Moraga and may include teaching at off-site locations in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and San Ramon. All Saint Mary's faculty are expected to advise students and to contribute to the mission of the College, which is informed, animated, and expressed through its Catholic, Lasallian, and liberal arts traditions.

     

     Experience and Qualifications:

    The successful candidate-must have an earned doctorate in a business discipline or a closely related field, before commencing his or her academic appointment. The candidate must demonstrate the ability or potential to conduct and publish high quality research in respected academic journals and to teach, advise, and mentor a culturally and educationally diverse student body; appreciation of and deep respect for the learning/teaching environment and for the students, staff, and faculty who comprise it and the willingness to become a stakeholder in the Lasallian commitment to that environment; demonstrated commitment and success working in a diverse and multicultural community. Candidates who have demonstrated research or teaching interests in global and/or responsible business issues are highly encouraged to apply.

     

     Supplemental Information:

     Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu.

     

    1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared  to support the mission of the College.

     

    2) Please submit a curriculum vitae (CV), a summary of teaching philosophy, a summary of current research plans, and contact information for three references.

     

    Candidates who submit names of references should expect that references will be contacted, in confidence, by the College and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hire.

     

    Candidates who become finalists will be expected to submit graduate transcripts and sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry.

     

    NOTE: Please contact Prof. Jyoti Bachani, Chair of the Faculty Hiring Committee at jb19@stmarys-ca.edu or Saint Mary's College of California, 380 Moraga Rd., Moraga, CA 94556.

     

    Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.