GDO colleagues:
Announcement of Eugene M. Isenberg Professorship for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Isenberg School of Management
The Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst invites nominations and applications for the Eugene M.
Isenberg Professorship for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a
tenure-track position at the Professor rank to start in September
2011. We are seeking an energetic leader motivated to work with
faculty and students across disciplines to provide leadership for
Isenberg and University ventures. Candidates are required to have a
PhD and substantial expertise and research in innovation and
entrepreneurship.
Qualifications:
? Candidates should show documented evidence of quality teaching at
both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as evidence of PhD
student involvement.
? Further, candidates should show evidence of publishing in the
premier outlets of their respective disciplines as well as editorial
board and editorship activity.
? Candidates with leadership experience related to interdisciplinary
research efforts and significant roles interacting with University and
corporate stakeholders are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
? Participate in entrepreneurship ventures in the Isenberg School
andthe University.
? Teach and do research in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship.
? Facilitate and/or lead faculty groups interested in this or allied research.
The Isenberg School of Management is AACSB accredited, and part of a
vibrant and growing leading public research university. The campus is
also a member of the Five College Consortium and collaborates with
Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith College on many
initiatives and projects, and Amherst was recently touted as the
number one college townin the United States.
A letter of application articulating the candidate?s fit with the
position description, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information of four persons who can provide references should be sent
to: Marc G. Weinberger, Chair of Isenberg Search Committee, Isenberg
School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
01003; 413-545-5063;
marcw@mktg.umass.edu
We also welcome recommendations for those who might be suited forthe
position to either call or email the Chair of the Search Committee.
Priority deadline for applications is April 1, 2011, but we will
continue accepting applications until a successful candidate is found.
Salary is competitive.
UMass Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The
department is committed to developing a diverse faculty and student
body. Applications from women and members of minority communities are
strongly encouraged.
Linda Smircich
Professor of Organization Studies
Isenberg School of Management
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
USA
413-545-5693