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Assistant Professor of Management - Strategy

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

The Davis School of Business is seeking candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor of Management with an emphasis in Strategy. The position is full-time, tenure-track starting August 2024. As a member in the Davis School of Business you will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses primarily in Business Strategy with an opportunity to teach in Operations Management, if qualified.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a state-funded institution that emphasizes quality teaching and research, having embraced the teacher-scholar model. The Davis School of Business is currently seeking AACSB accreditation and is in its seventh year of the initial self-evaluation process and expecting our final site visit November 2023. This position is on campus.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses are delivered on-campus, online and hybrid. In addition to teaching, scholarship within your discipline is expected along with advising students and service at the school and university level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching: The Assistant Professor will have a primary responsibility for teaching in their area of expertise indicated on this position, with an annual four-four teaching load. This load encompasses undergraduate and graduate courses related to their field of expertise as require by the School Academic Head. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and deliver engaging, innovative, and effective course content, in alignment with departmental and university curriculum standards. The responsibility includes different modality (face-to-face, online, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous).

2. Research: The Assistant Professor will be expected to conduct original research in their field, consistent with the qualifications expected of a faculty member within the SA faculty qualifications. They should aim to publish their research in peer-reviewed journals, present at academic conferences. Interest in applied research and scholarship of teaching and learning is a plus.

3. Service: Active participation in school and university-level service activities is crucial. This includes serving on committees, contributing to school and university governance, and engaging in activities that enhance the academic community's well-being and development. Working with students’ clubs is expected.

4. Advising: The successful candidate will be responsible for advising and mentoring students within their department, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Providing mentorship and support to students in their academic, career and research endeavors is an essential part of this role.

Required Qualifications:

•A terminal degree (PhD or DBA) in Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Operations Management, or related discipline with significant coursework (at least 18 graduate credit hours) in Strategy; ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements on or before August 2024 will be considered.

•Experience teaching college-level Strategic Management courses.

•An active scholarship agenda for peer-reviewed journal publications. This could include traditional research, scholarships of teaching and learning, and applied research. Candidates should demonstrate they can maintain “SA” qualifications as indicated on Davis School of Business Faculty Qualifications.

•Evidence of professional activities.

•Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

•Effective communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Applicants with dual qualification in both Strategy and Operations.

•Business industry experience is strongly preferred given our hands-on, application-oriented approach in the classroom.

Salary: $90,000. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/30/2023.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume/CV

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Search Committee Chair: Abdulah Bajaba abajaba@coloradomesa.edu 970.248.1193

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

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