Assistant Professor of Strategic Management - Tenure-Track - Management - 21233
ATTENTION:
The Department of Management in the College of Business and Economics (CoBE) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Strategic Management beginning August 2025.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate level course related to Strategic Management in both in-person and online formats. The ability to create and manage positive relationships with a diverse student body is also a priority. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that fulfills AACSB requirements for Scholarly Academics and results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent by August 1, 2025 - examples of appropriate emphases include Strategic Management, Management, or Organization Theory (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2025, if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2026 in advance of their first scheduled review)
- Previous meaningful experience as the primary instructor in strategic management for university-level classes as demonstrated by copies of recent syllabi and student evaluations that include comments
- Expertise in topics related to strategic management
- Currently meets CoBE research-related AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics
- Capable of maintaining CoBE research-related AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics
- A desire to excel at both online and in-person teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Ability to learn and adapt as standards for course delivery evolve
- Ability to create and manage positive relationships with all students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional management or strategic management experience
- Willingness to teach topics related to Entrepreneurship
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching comprises approximately 50% of duties, including:
- A 3/3 teaching load equally in asynchronous online and synchronous in-person formats at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Developing and maintaining rigorous content for courses related to Strategic Management (and Entrepreneurship courses)
- Creating and maintaining video lectures over a 3-year cycle for all online courses
- Maintaining interpersonal contact with students outside of the classroom via a variety of methods, including online discussion boards, internet-based video conferencing, email, and both in-person and online office-hours
Research and Creative Activities comprise approximately 40% of duties, including:
- Designing and completing original research presented at national conferences and published in double-blind peer-reviewed academic journals like those appearing in the Australian Business Dean's Council list
Service will comprise approximately 10% of duties, including:
- Introductory participation in activities supporting the department, college, university, and profession
After successful completion of the tenure process, responsibilities for this position will transition towards service roles such as curriculum coordinator, student club advisor, and committee chair.
Throughout all activities, the successful candidate will embrace inclusion as a member of the university community.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The College of Business and Economics is the largest AACSB-accredited business school in Wisconsin. Offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate of Business Administration degrees. The college's reputation for excellence is founded on exceptional student experiences and innovative teaching. The college provides truly excellent support for online and classroom technology.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $120,000 - $130,000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 20, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Professor Donghoon Shin
Search and Screen Committee Chair
262-472-1684 or shind@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Application letter stating interest and fit for the position
- Curriculum vita
- Unofficial Graduate transcripts
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Syllabi and student evaluations from courses where applicant was recently the primary instructor - materials from the last two years are preferred
- Three research examples - can include published papers, conference papers, rough drafts, and/or detailed descriptions of works in progress that have yet to be written up formally
- Evidence of any related non-academic experience
This Job ID is 21233.
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