DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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Job Description Summary
The Management Department at Bentley University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Strategic Management, effective Fall 2023. The rank of the appointment is open to assistant and associate professors. Salary is competitive.
We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. in Management or a closely related discipline with a research focus and a teaching interest in Strategic Management. Additional expertise in International Management, Entrepreneurship, or Strategic Leadership is highly desirable. Responsibilities include publishing high- quality scholarly research, teaching strategic management at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participating in other academic and professional activities.
Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, and service excellence are expected and valued. Class sizes vary but are capped at 36 students.
We are also committed to producing high-quality research. Departmental faculty members have a diverse set of research interests and have published in top academic journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Academy of Management Review, Journal of International Business Studies, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Industrial and Corporate Change, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of World Business, Management Science, Organization Science, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and
Strategic Management Journal. Our distinguished faculty has received many research and teaching awards from the university and professional organizations.
Bentley University leads higher education in providing transformative business education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Small class sizes, a high level of student interaction, and a practice-oriented approach are hallmarks of a Bentley education. We instill in our students a deep sense of corporate social responsibility and prepare them to succeed in a future shaped by rapidly changing technology. We seek faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents, are dedicated to high ethical standards, and have a willingness to embrace change. A team-oriented work environment promotes personal development and professional accomplishment.
Bentley University is an AACSB accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley was ranked #8 in the 2022 Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce ranking of 4,500 Colleges and Universities. U.S. News & World Report ranked Bentley as second in the Best Regional Universities-North category. Located just outside of Boston, Bentley is close to numerous corporations, providing opportunities for faculty and students to access rich data sources and engage with a robust community of practitioners.
Minimum Qualifications:
A well-qualified applicant must have a Ph.D. in Management or a closely related discipline with a research focus and a teaching interest in Strategic Management. Additional expertise in International Management, Entrepreneurship or Strategic Leadership is highly desirable. Applicants must also demonstrate evidence of dedication to teaching and research excellence. The faculty member hired for this position will be expected to be an enthusiastic participant in the Management Department, Bentley University, and the wider academic community.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a) a letter of interest, b) your CV, c) a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, d) a research statement and publications or working papers, and e) a diversity statement, electronically to: https://bentley.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faculty/job/Bentley-Campus/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Associate- Professor--Strategic-Management_R0002928. Names and contact information for references are required upon application. Bentley will contact these confidential references for those candidates moving forward in the process. Bentley University requires reference checks and may conduct other pre-employment screenings.
The diversity statement should be one-to-two pages and speak to your experience with diversity (i.e., gender, race, ethnicity, age, religious or other backgrounds) and/or inclusion (all members of the organization are valued, respected, and have influence in organizational decisions) and how it relates to your research, teaching, or service. Bentley University recognizes that your individual exposure to diversity is a function of your background. We value applicants from both relatively homogenous or diverse cultural contexts, whether in the U.S. or internationally, where diversity may take on different forms.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. We strongly encourage applications from persons from historically excluded groups. For consideration, please apply by August 30th, 2022.