Position Summary
Expanding on its successful MBA programs with the addition of a new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management. This position will teach four classes per year, with classes scheduled in two of our three semesters. The appointment is to begin in August 2023.
Rank
While this is an entry-level tenure-track position, we will consider applications from Assistant Professors with some full-time experience. Salary is competitive with similar AACSB accredited institutions and commensurate with experience, teaching, and research record.
Willamette University
Willamette University is a top-ranked, medium-sized private university in Salem, Oregon. As the first university founded west of the Mississippi River, Willamette University has a long history of cultivating civic-minded leaders of business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Law, and Graduate School of Management provide students and faculty with the opportunity to fuse theoretical insight and practical application in a distinctive, collaborative setting.
Widely recognized for excellence in preparing managers to lead across sectors, the Atkinson Graduate School of Management (http://www.willamette.edu/mba ) offers one of only two MBA degrees-worldwide-accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The Atkinson Graduate School of Management is consistently ranked as the top MBA program in Oregon, according to Bloomberg's Businessweek's "Best Business Schools."
The Willamette MBA is offered in several full-time formats on the Willamette University campus in Salem, Oregon, and in an evening format, both in Salem and from our Portland Center. Situated in the heart of the Willamette Valley and Oregon Wine Country, Salem is Oregon's capital city, boasting a mild climate and high quality of life. Our prime location adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol affords us ready access to the Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and a wide range of recreational opportunities. Salem's local attractions are complemented by those of nearby urban, cultural, and academic centers in Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
This position is eligible for the University's generous benefits package that includes: medical/dental insurance, annual retirement contributions, and moving expense allowance (full details regarding benefit offerings may be found on the Human Resources website).
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates will have an earned doctorate in entrepreneurship, strategy, or a related field before appointment, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution. The successful candidate will also have the ability to develop and teach undergraduate and MBA courses and the motivation to pursue scholarly work independently and collaboratively. We prefer candidates with demonstrated or potential ability to teach entrepreneurship and strategy courses; industry experience is an added plus. Applicant must have the ability to reside in Oregon by the first day of employment or otherwise perform work primarily in Oregon.
Candidates should complete and submit their application by the end of the day on September 1st to ensure full consideration. However, applications will continue to be considered until a candidate has been identified. Search committee members will attend the Academy of Management conference in Seattle, Washington, August 5-9th and are available to talk with individuals interested in the position.
To view the full posting and apply for this position, please visit https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/details/Assistant-Professor-Tenure-Track-Faculty-Position-in-Entrepreneurship---Strategic-Management_R0004470
William R. Forster
Search Committee Chair
Associate Professor of Strategic Management
Willamette University
wforster@willamette.edu
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William Forster
Willamette University
Salem OR
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