Department/Organization
206801 - Management
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business is inviting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor in Strategy and Entrepreneurship to begin Fall of 2025.
Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship to begin Fall of 2025. These are two of three tenure-track positions currently open within the Department of Management. Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in strategy and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We seek colleagues with a strong record of excellence (or promise thereof) in research and teaching. Ideal candidates will help continue the rise of UA's research and teaching reputation, culture, and impact. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strategic Management or Entrepreneurship. Our new colleagues will join a team of Strategy and Entrepreneurship scholars in our Management Department, including Craig Armstrong, Paul Drnevich, Ron Dulek, Vishal Gupta, William Jackson, Jeffrey Martin, Devin Stein, and Theresa Welbourne. We are open to a broad range of research foci but are especially interested in those who consider their strength to be strategy and entrepreneurship, with a demonstrated passion for research methods (macro-quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods). Our Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation (SEI) program offers Doctoral, MBA, undergraduate, and executive education courses and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in management or entrepreneurship or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited Business School (or equivalent); (2) demonstrated potential for conducting high-quality research and publishing in top strategy, management, and entrepreneurship journals (3) demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching in strategic management and entrepreneurship.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have (1) a demonstrated record of publications in leading Strategy, Management, or Entrepreneurship Journals, (2) a history of teaching courses in Strategic Management or Entrepreneurship, and (3) the ability to work with faculty in one or more of our core research areas of Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and/or International Business. Preference will be given to candidates with experience, macro methods, and interest in working with doctoral students.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Only online applications are accepted. Position finalists will be required to submit a disclosure and consent form authorizing a background check. Candidates must apply online at https://careers.ua.edu and attach a curriculum vitae and three references. Required documents not attached at the time of application will disqualify the application. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled.
About the Division/College/School
The Culverhouse College of Business is home to an inclusive community, committed to personal engagement, and dedicated to shaping the future of business through excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Continuously accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1929, Culverhouse is among the leading public business schools in the country.
The College offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels distributed across five academic departments and the Manderson Graduate School of Business.
Some of its many distinctive programs and labs include the STEM and CREATE Path to the MBA, a value investing library and trading room, a behavioral research lab, and a center focused on data analytics.
About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state's flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.
A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.
As the state's largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.
It's a vibrant community that's filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that's complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.
With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It's within a few hours' drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South's finest offerings.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
University of Alabama
Dec 22, 2024