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This message about the open department head position in my department is to my GDO colleagues. Please forward it to anyone you think may be interested.

Best wishes,

Gary

Job Posting Title:  Full Professor and Head, Management Department, and Wolff Chair in Strategic Entrepreneurship

Job Summary:  The Management Department in the School of Business, University of Connecticut, is searching for an outstanding scholar in the area of strategy/entrepreneurship to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of full professor who will also serve as the Department Head of the Management Department. Qualified scholars will be eligible for the Wolff Chair in Strategic Entrepreneurship. 

The Management Department, one of five departments in the School of Business, actively engages in research in strategy, organization behavior, entrepreneurship, and globalization. The department is consistently ranked among the top-twenty in the world in research productivity   and was ranked 17^th in 2009.  Details about the department's faculty, research, and academic programs are available at http://www.business.uconn.edu/cms/p211.

As the incoming head of the department, the successful candidate will report to the Dean of the School, serve on the Dean's council and assume responsibility for leading the department to the next level of research and teaching eminence. Specifically, the department head will be responsible for managing the department's fiscal and human resources; fostering excellence in research, education, and service; recruiting, mentoring and retaining a diverse and talented faculty; and, contributing to the reputation and overall welfare of the School and the University.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must hold a PhD in management or a related field, a record of research as evidenced by publications in top scholarly journals and teaching and scholarly activity that would support appointment to the rank of a tenured Professor of Management. In addition, candidates must have the ability to lead the Management Department, maintain a highly productive research program, and provide leadership in developing pedagogical practices that will meet the needs of our students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with an on-going, highly productive research program; administrative experience in a multi-disciplinary university; outstanding leadership and management abilities; commitment to and experience in mentoring of junior faculty and attracting, retaining and graduating doctoral students; the ability to create and support a collaborative research and learning community; commitment to faculty governance and collegiality; demonstrated ability to work effectively with and communicate with many diverse constituents including industry leaders, state legislators, students, alumni, school administrators, as well as academic researchers; and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Appointment Terms:  The salary of the position will be highly competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience, consistent with School of Business and University policies.    Tenure-track faculty appointments are 9-month term and the Department Head responsibilities represents one additional month effort.  Candidates may work at the University of Connecticut's main campus located in Storrs, in the scenic northeast corner of the state, and/or the campuses at Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, and West Hartford.

In keeping with our commitment to build a culturally diverse community, the University of Connecticut invites applications from women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but should be received no later than February 1, 2011in order to be assured of timely consideration by the search committee.


To Apply: Please apply online through Husky Hire at http://jobs.uconn.edu.  Attach statements of research and of teaching interests, letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching ability.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Inquiries other than applications can be directed to:  Chinmoy Ghosh (Chinmoy.ghosh@business.uconn.edu), Chair, MGMT Search Committee, University of Connecticut, Management Department, School of Business, or Pamela Costa at mgmt@business.uconn.edu.