The Department of Management, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, University of Memphis is seeking four (4) tenure-track Assistant Professors with specialization in human resource management and/or organizational behavior (HR/OB), effective fall semester 2019, pending available funding.
Responsibilities include effectively teaching undergraduate (BBA) and graduate (MBA, Executive MBA, PhD) courses, developing a stream of high-quality research, participating in activities of the Department, and fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities. The Department of Management is an academically diverse, research-oriented group of 15 full-time faculty members with specializations in human resource management, organizational behavior, strategy, entrepreneurship, international business, and business communications. Dr. Kurt Kraiger (Colorado State University) begins service as Department Chair in January 2019 and will lead the development of our research-oriented management faculty. The Department offers degree programs at all levels and is fully accredited by AACSB International. For more information, see: http://www.memphis.edu/management.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a concentration in management or closely related discipline such as industrial/organizational psychology (advanced ABDs will be considered if degree completion is imminent), a record of effective college teaching and commitment to teaching excellence, and evidence of development of a strong research program targeting leading management journals (e.g., AMJ, AMR, JAP, JOM, JOB, OBHDP, PPsych). Applicants with research and teaching expertise in human resource management and/or organizational behavior along with related areas such as international management, entrepreneurship, strategic management, diversity and inclusion, or organizational research methods are highly desired for this position.
This is an academic-year appointment and offers competitive compensation, summer research support, and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications.
The Fogelman College of Business and Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, Executive MBA, International MBA, MS, and PhD. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College full-time faculty of 96 serves nearly 3,100 students, with approximately 2,450 undergraduates, 550 master's students, and 70 doctoral students. The highly qualified faculty is widely recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals. For more information, see: http://www.memphis.edu/fcbe.
University of Memphis is emerging as one of America's great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of approximately 23,000 students. The University is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels. The University has 24 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence. The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For more information, see: http://www.memphis.edu.
Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South's largest and most attractive cities. In 2017, the population of Tennessee's largest city was estimated to be 650,000, with 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including four Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, International Paper, and ServiceMaster. Memphis is a major distribution center and boasts the world's second busiest cargo airport. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation's largest urban park systems. Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate.
Applications should include a cover letter outlining interests and qualifications, curriculum vitae, research samples, unofficial academic transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references, and be submitted online at: https://workforum.memphis.edu. **For best consideration, interested applicants should apply to all four of the following positions: Posting FAE802, position 012021; Posting FAE803, position 001782; Posting FAE814, position 003100; Posting FAE815, position 003176. Direct links to each of the four positions: http://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/19491, http://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/19494, http://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/19621, and http://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/19623. Screening of applications begins August 17, 2018 and may continue until the position is filled. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to:
Dr. Charles A. (Chuck) Pierce, Search Committee Chair
Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Research
Chair, Department of Management
Professor of Management
Fogelman College of Business and Economics
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
Email: capierce@memphis.edu
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.