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Milgard School of Business, University of Washington Tacoma

The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Management position in its AACSB-accredited program. Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. This full-time position has a 9-month service period and begins September 2019 (Autumn Quarter). Candidates will teach an introductory organizational behavior class required of all of our business school undergraduate majors and minors and will contribute to our management major by teaching elective classes covering topics such as change management, cross-cultural management, human resources, negotiation and team dynamics. Those with a secondary interest in corporate social responsibility and ethics and/or entrepreneurship are strongly encouraged to apply. 

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington's commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma's downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma's commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. It offers a range of academic programs focused on sustainability including environmental sciences and sustainable urban development. It is also home to the Centers for Urban Waters, Business Analytics, and Leadership and Social Responsibility. Situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, UW Tacoma offers views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier, providing an incomparable gateway to the Pacific Northwest recreation. For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.

The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. Our mission is to "cultivate[s] business leaders through cutting edge and personally accessible education, diverse scholarly exploration, and innovative community engagement while promoting social responsibility. We inspire students to become lifelong learners." The School's Centers for Business Analytics and Leadership and Social Responsibility offer opportunities for teaching, research and community outreach related to our mission. The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 700 students in its undergraduate, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc) and Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) programs. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be found at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business.  

Strong candidates will demonstrate outstanding research capabilities, have an active research program, be committed to effective teaching and possess a desire to be an integral member of a team of faculty and staff that is committed to excellence. We seek candidates who will contribute as engaged researchers and collaborative colleagues to serve our growing school and campus in pursuit of our mission. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field granted or expected to be completed by summer 2019.  

Applications are only accepted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/53405. The application deadline is November 15, 2018 and the position will remain open until filled.

Please include:

1. A cover letter describing academic qualifications and experience for this position with reference to your teaching experience and effectiveness. Your statement should also detail how your teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field; if you have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences you should note how your work will further UW Tacoma's commitment to diversity. 
2. A curriculum vitae. 
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
4. The names of three confidential letter of recommendation writers or three confidential letters of recommendation (preferred).

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. UW Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research, and service and generally participate in lower division, upper division, and graduate instruction.