Dear colleagues,
The Department of Management in Western Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Strategic Management starting August 15, 2025.
The position requires an earned Ph.D. degree (or ABD with anticipated completion by August 2025) in Management or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. Candidates must also demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness in related fields, a strong research record or high potential for research productivity, and excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in areas of principles of management, strategy, and other courses as determined. The candidate should also be able to work collegially with faculty and have the willingness and ability to provide service to the institution, profession and community.
The following items must be submitted through the website by September 23, 2024:
https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=179877 , although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vita
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Evidence of Effectiveness (such as student evaluations)
- Sample Research Material
Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process later.
The Management Department currently has 14 full-time faculty members. The department supports five undergraduate concentrations-business administration, human resource management, entrepreneurship, global business, and supply chain management-and an MBA program. (https://www.wku.edu/management/)
The Gordon Ford College of Business is AACSB accredited in both business and accounting and currently offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various business majors. The Management Department houses the largest number of majors within the College and is one of the largest programs on campus.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students and over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging work environment. The main campus is located on a hill overlooking the City of Bowling Green, a vibrant community with moderately priced housing and abundant entertainment, cultural, and recreational activities.
Helen Liang
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Dr. Feng Helen Liang
Associate Professor of Management
Gordon Ford College of Business
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101
fenghelen.liang@wku.edu------------------------------