The Department of Business Administration at Weber State University is accepting applications for two nine-month, tenure-track positions in Management with a primary emphasis in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Teaching and research interests in any area of OB&HRM are welcome, but an interest and ability to teach upper division electives in HRM, advanced OB, or possibly business strategy or operations management would be a plus. The positions start July 1, 2014, and are available at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels; teaching responsibilities will be at both the undergraduate and MBA levels. The Goddard School expects a consistent record of peer-reviewed scholarship and offers a financial incentive program for research.
A 3/3 teaching load is standard for academically qualified faculty; study abroad and other teaching responsibilities can be counted as part of the teaching load.
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed doctorate in Management, or other appropriate discipline, is required. ABD may be considered at the Instructor level under certain circumstances.
- The successful candidate will have the primary ability to teach and conduct peer-reviewed research in Management with a primary emphasis in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Teaching and research interests in any area of OB&HRM are welcome, but an interest and ability to teach upper division electives in HRM, advanced OB, or possibly business strategy or operations management would be a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated ability to teach, conduct peer-reviewed scholarly research, and provide service consistent with the mission of WSU.
To apply, complete the online faculty/staff data form at https://jobs.weber.edu and attach: (1) a current curriculum vita, (2) a cover letter that includes a statement of personal teaching and research philosophy, (3) summaries of student course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) transcripts showing graduate course work and degrees earned, and (5) the names of three references with contact information.
WSU faculty representatives will be available to meet with select candidates at the Academy of Management Annual Meetings in August 2013. Applicants are encouraged to indicate if they will also be attending the conference and to submit all application materials well in advance of the conference in order to be invited for a conference interview.
Weber State University occupies a beautiful campus nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah, and is 35 miles north of Salt Lake City. The area offers year-round cultural events and outdoor recreational activities. Major industries in the region include aerospace, transportation/logistics, manufacturing, information technology, biomedical, healthcare, and outdoor recreation products and services.
WSU maintains a small school feel despite its 24,000 full and part-time students and prides itself on its quality teaching, its commitment to meeting the needs of students at every stage of life, and its ongoing service to the community. WSU is a predominately undergraduate university, but has several excellent graduate programs housed within the Goddard School of Business and Economics including the MBA, Master of Accounting, and Master of Taxation programs. The Goddard School is committed to teaching and research excellence as evidenced by AACSB accreditation, and its students regularly achieve mean scores above the 90th percentile nationally on the ETS Major Field Tests at both undergraduate business and MBA levels.
Screening of applications will begin August 28, 2013, and will remain open until filled. Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. Weber State University is an AA/EEO employer.
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources, Weber State University
Online App. Form: http://jobs.weber.edu
Weber State University opposes unlawful discrimination and supports affirmative action. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, we are interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. WSU complies with all aspects of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any applicant requiring accommodations in the application process must contact the Human Resource Office: 801 626-6032; 1016 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-1016; Room 111 of the Miller Administration Building. Requests should be made three days prior to need. Human Resources can also arrange to provide job announcements and other application related materials in alternative formats as appropriate.