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Open Tenure Line at Univ. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA

  • 1.  Open Tenure Line at Univ. of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA

    Posted 07-21-2010 18:52
    Assistant or Associate Professor of Management
    School of Business and Leadership
    University of Puget Sound

    Full-time, tenure-line position: begins Fall Term 2011

    This position offers the distinctive opportunity to teach in a School of
    Business and Leadership with a well-integrated liberal arts curriculum that
    prepares students for success as leaders in a complex and dynamic global
    environment. The academic program emphasizes effective writing, oral
    communication, problem-solving, case analysis, and research. This approach
    to undergraduate business education acknowledges the growing emphasis on
    breadth and flexibility in global business. Read more at
    http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/school-of-business--leadership/


    Responsibilities:
    Teach undergraduate courses in management, primarily introductory management
    as well as elective courses in areas such as human resource management,
    international business, European or Asian business, research methods,
    leadership, or strategy.

    Case analysis and projects that stimulate independent critical thinking and
    promote effective written and oral communication skills and problem solving
    should be an important component of these classes.

    Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester.

    Other duties include continuation of professional development, advising
    students, and participation interdepartmental and university governance.

    Qualifications:
    Ph.D. (ABD considered) in management and a commitment to undergraduate
    teaching and liberal arts education.

    Will consider Ph.D. in appropriate related disciplines, such as psychology,
    economics, political science, sociology, education, communication, and history.

    For those candidates whose doctoral degrees are in non-business disciplines,
    relevant work experience in the area of management and the possession of a
    Master in Business Administration will be strongly preferred.

    Ability to research/teach management with an international focus or in other
    disciplines within the School of Business and Leadership is highly desirable.

    Compensation:
    Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

    The tenure review typically occurs in the sixth year of employment at Puget
    Sound

    Commitment to Diversity:
    Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports
    diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and
    background in our students, faculty, and staff. Please view the University
    Diversity Statement at
    http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/university-diversity-statement/

    Application Deadline:
    Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of
    qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are
    encouraged to submit application materials no later than October 15, 2010 to
    ensure consideration.

    To Apply:
    Visit www.pugetsound.jobs.




    Lynnette Claire, Ph.D.
    Nat S. and Marian W. Rogers Professor
    Assistant Professor
    School of Business and Leadership
    University of Puget Sound
    1500 N. Warner #1032
    Tacoma, WA 98416-1032
    (253) 879-3576 phone
    (253) 879-3156 fax
    lclaire@pugetsound.edu