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The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position within the College of Business and Management. Rank: assistant or associate professor based on credentials with salary and benefits AACSB competitive and a start date of January 2015 or as negotiated. Delivery of management courses (on/off campus and online) primarily in the area of human resource management, organizational behavior, and organizational theory, and at the graduate and undergraduate levels; student advising; production of intellectual contributions leading to publication in refereed journals; and service are required. An earned doctorate in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required; a record of excellence in teaching or demonstrated  potential for excellence in instruction is essential; ability to interact with both traditional and non-traditional learners is needed; a record of publications in refereed journals is necessary for the associate rank or demonstration of capability to satisfy the research requirements is required for the assistant rank.

CAMPUS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 21 graduate and 24 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society.  You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at http://www.uis.edu/management/

APPLICATION: Details about the position may be found at https://jobs.uis.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=43786&job=assistant-or-associate-professor-management. To apply, visit the website, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload a letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching ability, a writing sample, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Only those applicants who complete the online application and upload all required materials will be considered. To maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the search, applicants are asked to upload their own materials. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 4, 2014 and will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.