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Diversity-Related Position Announcement

  • 1.  Diversity-Related Position Announcement

    Posted 05-29-2007 09:52
    Dear Fellow GDO Members:

    I am very pleased to announce the following job search. I have attached the
    same information that is listed below for those who prefer the information
    in letter format. I look forward to reviewing the many qualified
    applications we will receive for this exciting position that includes
    teaching diversity-related courses in our new Business Diversity Minor.

    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

    TENURE TRACK POSITION IN DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

    The Department of Management at Virginia Tech is seeking applications to
    fill a tenure track faculty position in diversity management. The Rank is
    Open. A Ph.D. is required in Management or other related fields from an
    AACSB accredited university with a specialization that qualifies the
    candidate to teach diversity-related courses. Appointment begins in August
    2008. Scholarly research and instructional capabilities at both the
    undergraduate and graduate levels are important requirements and the program
    of scholarly research should be consistent with the rank applied for.
    Especially well qualified candidates may be eligible for consideration for
    an endowed Pamplin Professorship.

    The Pamplin College of Business and the Department of Management at Virginia
    Tech have a long history and commitment to diversity and has recently
    established a Business Diversity Center and a Business Diversity minor.

    The Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business on-campus enrollment is about
    3,600 undergraduates and 270 full-time graduate students. Pamplin's
    undergraduate program is ranked in the nation's 50 best business schools by
    U.S. News & World Report. Pamplin ranks 40th overall (which puts it in the
    top 10 percent of the approximately 458 U.S. undergraduate programs
    accredited by the AASCB and 24th among the public institutions. Pamplin's
    MBA program has consistently ranked in the Financial Times rankings of the
    world's top 100 graduate business schools. Pamplin is also moving into new
    MBA initiatives including an executive MBA program (located on its Falls
    Church campus in close proximity to Washington D.C.) as well as professional
    MBA (co-located in Richmond and Roanoke VA).

    Blacksburg is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, making its beauty and
    temperate climate attractive to many. Blacksburg also has high quality
    primary and secondary schools (K-12) as well as a relatively low cost of
    living. The Appalachian Trail runs through this area and there are numerous
    hiking, camping, mountain biking, and other outdoor recreational
    opportunities available.

    Interested applicants must complete an online application at
    http://www.jobs.vt.edu posting 070475 and attach the following documents:
    1) curriculum vita, 2) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 3) a statement
    regarding research interests and professional goals, and 4) names and
    contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin
    June 15 and will continue until the position is filled. We will also be
    interviewing at the National Academy of Management Meetings.

    Applications must be done on-line, general inquiries may be directed to
    Professor Mary L. Connerley, Director, Business Diversity Center and Search
    Committee Chair, Department of Management, Pamplin School of Business,
    Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 or via email with the subject line of
    "VT Diversity Management Position Inquiry" to maryc@vt.edu.

    Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in
    that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women,
    minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

    Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
    process should notify Sandy Crigger, Department of Management, (540)231-6353
    or (TDD) 1-800-828-1120.


    Sincerely,

    Mary Connerley

    Dr. Mary Connerley
    Dept. of Management
    2092 Pamplin Hall
    Virginia Tech
    Blacksburg, VA 24061
    (540) 231-7372 (office)
    (540) 231-3076 (fax)

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