Richard R. Roscitt Endowed Chair in Leadership
Stevens Institute of Technology
School of Business
Stevens Institute of Technology is pleased to invite nominations and applications for a newly created position in the School of Business, the Richard R. Roscitt Endowed Chair in Leadership.
Position Description
The purpose of the Richard R. Roscitt Endowed Chair in Leadership is to promote research and educational programs in the area of leadership. To that aim, the Chair should demonstrate excellence in leadership research, with a record of publishing in top scholarly journals. The Chair should also demonstrate excellence in teaching, with experience teaching at all levels including executive audiences.
The School of Business has a strong record of scholarly contributions to the scientific community. The Chair will be responsible for supporting the further growth and development of the School's research enterprise in the domain of leadership research. Accordingly, the Chair is expected to provide support, direction and mentoring to junior and midlevel faculty to ensure their academic growth and achievement in producing high quality leadership research.
The Chair will also be expected to play a critical role in helping the Institute realize its mission of developing leaders for an increasingly technology-centric environment. This role will involve supporting the growth of leadership education as a core component throughout the undergraduate and graduate business programs as well as in the education provided to other students throughout Stevens, e.g., in engineering and the sciences.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have an outstanding track record of publications, productivity and mentorship in the area of leadership that merits appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We will consider candidates who study different aspects of leadership (e.g., leadership theory, leadership development, strategic leadership). The candidate must have a doctorate in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Management and Theory, Strategy, Management, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related discipline. Candidates should also have a demonstrated record of academic leadership that contributes to curricular innovation, as well as instructional excellence at the undergraduate, graduate and executive levels, and a strong interest in shaping the research agenda of the School of Business. The candidate must present evidence of distinction in his/her discipline during the three years immediately preceding the appointment.
The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology
The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology leverages its institutional strengths in management, analytics, finance, and information systems to provide a forward-looking business education that prepares managers for the future through an emphasis on technology. The school offers MBA and Executive MBA degrees, eight Masters degrees, a Doctoral program in Business Administration, and eight undergraduate majors. The school is AACSB-accredited, is ranked by US News as one of the top 100 graduate schools of business, and several of its graduate programs have been ranked among the top in the country. The school's faculty are active in research in all areas of business, and publish at the highest level within their disciplines, including in journals such as Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Strategic Management, Journal of Management Science, The Accounting Review, Information Systems Research, Journal of Finance, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, MIS Quarterly, and more.
How to Apply: Candidates are invited to apply via the Stevens Institute of Technology website at https://www.stevens.edu/directory/division-human-resources/employment-opportunities (Requisition RQ22206). Candidates are also requested to send a cover letter expressing their interest in the position, a current CV, and a statement describing their specific areas of research interest in the area of leadership to: Susan Pavelchak, School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (spavelch@stevens.edu). While screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2018, applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private institution located in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Hoboken is a vibrant, walkable community in close proximity of Manhattan and has been ranked among the 12 best college towns in the country by Princeton Review. Stevens Institute of Technology works closely with local and global industries as well as government organizations on various research projects. Stevens Institute of Technology values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students of all races and genders. Stevens is an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies. We strongly encourage qualified women and minority candidates to apply.
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Patricia Holahan
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken NJ
(201) 216-8991
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