Assistant Professor Strategy - Entrepreneurship

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Assistant Professor Strategy - Entrepreneurship

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number

202400139F

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$150,000 - $175,000

Employee Benefits

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Position Type

Faculty

Work Hours/Week

40

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Management is one of five academic departments in the College of Business. The department currently has 19 tenure track and eight contract and continuing faculty who serve approximately 3,300 business majors, over 1,000 business minors, and about 1,000 graduate students. The department excels in maintaining up-to-date and impactful curricula, and its faculty members receive widespread recognition for their teaching excellence. With robust research support and a collaborative research community, department faculty excel in publishing in top management and disciplinary journals. Visit ~~~ to learn more.

The College's MBA is offered in residence and via Colorado State University's accredited learning programs. Undergraduate concentrations in the Department of Management include organization and innovation management, human resource management, and supply chain management. Four specialized certificates are offered: entrepreneurship; leadership in organizations; managing human resources; and operations, logistics, and supply management. The Institute for Entrepreneurship is located within the College of Business. This institute offers cross-campus, cross-disciplinary, and community programs.

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB-accredited business school that embraces the values of: access, excellence, impact, and community. The College was recently selected as a winner of the Financial Times "Best Business School" award for responsible business education, and its Impact MBA program was ranked by Corporate Knights as the No. 7 "Better World MBA" worldwide. These recognitions are aligned with the College's vision to build a nationally recognized College that provides access to an exceptional business education, excels in research that advances our understanding of the world, and leverages the power of business to make our world a better place.

We are a purpose-driven community that seeks to achieve our mission of transforming lives and improving the world through business education, scholarly research, and community engagement. Our College community is in Fort Collins, Colorado. Learn more about life in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado: ~~~

Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research Extensive Institution with a land grant mission serving approximately 32,000 graduate and undergraduate (resident-instruction) students. CSU has been recognized as a premier research university, with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science. CSU also offers among the very best professional programs in computer information systems, veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, agriculture, and construction management. CSU's STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) platinum rating reflect the university's commitment to sustainability.

For information about CSU and the College of Business, please visit: ~~~/ and ~~~/

Tenure/Tenure Track?

Yes

% Research

50

% Teaching

40

% Service

10

% Administration

0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

10/11/2024

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Management at Colorado State University invites applications and nominations for a tenure/tenure track Assistant Professor in Strategy/ Entrepreneurship. This position reports directly to the Department Chair in the Department of Management at the College of Business. The start date for a Fall of 2025 appointment is August 16th, 2025. Salary and benefits are competitive. Specific responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and other related topics; conducting research leading to scholarly publication in leading academic journals; and providing service to the College, University, profession, and community (service expectations are commensurate with rank). Ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, or related field from an AACSB-accredited Business School. ABD candidates will be considered only if there is sufficient evidence that the doctorate degree will be completed before August 15, 2025.
• An established record of publishing empirical research in top-tier, peer reviewed, academic journals, or a demonstrated potential to do so.
• The ability to effectively teach courses in strategy (specifically the capstone course) and entrepreneurship, provide service, and conduct research with colleagues per the responsibilities of the rank.

Preferred Job Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, candidates who have any of the following will be especially valued:

• an impactful research program that emphasizes strategy and/or entrepreneurship,
• evidence of the ability to effectively teach the strategic management capstone course,
• strong potential for leadership to help continue elevating our management program to national prominence,
• meaningful experience with start-up ventures including social and sustainable venturing, and
• the ability to work effectively in a department that places significant emphasis on interdisciplinary interaction and integration.

Candidates are expected to have an expressed commitment to the mission and goals of the College and Department. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application packet will consist of: 1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant's ability to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications; 2) a vita; 3) evidence/samples of one recent research publications or working papers; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and 5) contact information and letters from three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST October 11, 2024 to ~~~; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Gideon Markman, Search Committee Chair at ~~~. Inquiries will be treated confidentially. Application materials of finalist candidates will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Management.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~, ~~~

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~, ~~~

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, ~~~, ~~~

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Search Contact

Gideon Markman - ~~~.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category

Service to Department, College, University and Discipline

Duty/Responsibility

Serve on committees at departmental, college and university levels as assigned by the department head. Serve the discipline through activities such as leadership positions within academic associations and reviewing for journals.

Percentage Of Time

10

Job Duty Category

Research

Duty/Responsibility

Design, analyze, and publish theoretical and empirical studies in premier/high quality, peer-reviewed management journals.

Percentage Of Time

50

Job Duty Category

Teaching

Duty/Responsibility

Teach the capstone course in strategic management to undergraduate and graduate students.

Percentage Of Time

40