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Faculty position at the American University

  • 1.  Faculty position at the American University

    Posted 08-01-2013 13:39
    From: Delmas, Magali
    Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 9:36 AM
    To: 'ONE-L'
    Subject: Faculty position at the American University
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    Dear Professor Delmas
    I am reaching out to you as a thought leader in the field to seek your help and advice in identifying candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Kogod School of Business in American University.
    We seek individuals who will help promote the school’s mission that “Profit and Purpose are not at odds.” This calls for someone with interdisciplinary research and teaching interests in areas at the intersection of Social Issues in Management, Business & Society, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship (Social or Sustainable Entrepreneurship), Strategic Management, and Environment.
    We are looking for an individual with strong research and teaching skills to teach courses in Global Corporate Citizenship (sample course syllabus attached<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33075597/Sample%20Syllabus%20MGMT%20201.docx>) and related Management Areas such as Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, or Strategy.
    The position announcement can be viewed at: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33075597/Position%20Announcement.doc
    I would be grateful for any suggestions or nominations of likely candidates. We are attending the Academy Meetings at Orlando in August 9-12, and will be happy to reach out to interested candidates.
    Thanks for your time.
    Regards
    Parthiban

    ________________________________
    Parthiban David
    Collins Chair and Associate Professor of Strategy
    Kogod School of Business,
    American University
    4400 Massachusetts Ave
    Washington, DC 20016
    (240)676-3236<tel:%28240%29676-3236>
    parthiban.david@american.edu<mailto:parthiban.david@american.edu>
    ________________________________
    Position Announcement:
    Kogod School of Business, Management Department

    The Department of Management at the Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington, D.C. invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track appointment to a faculty position beginning Fall Semester 2014.

    The ideal candidate will
    • Have earned a Ph. D. in Management with specialization in Social Issues in Management, Business & Society, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship (Social or Sustainable Entrepreneurship), Strategic Management, Environment, or related field (Ph. D. expected completion is August 2014.)
    • Teach courses in Global Corporate Citizenship (sample course syllabus attached<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33075597/Sample%20Syllabus%20MGMT%20201.docx>) and related Management Areas
    • Successfully publish research in premier and high quality journals
    • Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses
    • Participate in department, school, and college activities
    • Have the potential to contribute to the school’s mission in promoting scholarship in public-private partnerships that reflect the belief that profit and purpose are not at odds

    Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
    Salary: Competitive

    American University is a mid-sized private school located in Washington, DC with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching. The typical tenure-track teaching load is 2-2, and tenure track faculty may apply for a one-semester sabbatical at the end of their second year to facilitate progress on their research.

    The tenure-line faculty in the Management Department (http://www.american.edu/kogod/research/management.cfm) include Barbara Bird, Mark Clark, Parthiban David, Caren Goldberg, Steve Holmberg, Richard Linowes, Alex Mislin, and Xiaomeng Zhang. Faculty with related interests in the International Business Department include Heather Elms, Jennifer Oetzel, and Yujin Jeong. Our faculty have published in premier and high quality journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Business Ethics Quarterly, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Process, Organizational Science, Management Science, Personnel Psychology, and Strategic Management Journal. Our faculty have served as editors or editorial board members on journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal.

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of teaching evaluations, and three references electronically to:

    Takei Roach
    Kogod School of Business
    American University
    takei@american.edu<mailto:takei@american.edu>

    Members of the search committee will be attending the annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Buena Vista, FL from August 9-12 to interview applicants. Those hoping to interview at the conference should try to submit their application letter and related materials as soon as possible.

    For further information: http://www.kogod.american.edu

    American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.