Apologies for x-posting.
This position description requires casting a broad net as we are building an innovative new curriculum here.
JC
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Markets, Consumers & Designing Innovations
Institution: Bucknell University
Posted: 07/22/2009
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Job Summary: The School of Management at Bucknell University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor qualified to teach a range of courses and to successfully develop a meaningful program of scholarship beginning in fall 2010. Bucknell University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal; therefore, candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship and desire to make an intellectual contribution in both arenas. In keeping with Bucknell's liberal arts tradition, the School of Management supports both traditional scholarship and creative scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. The teaching load for this position is five course sections per academic year. We seek candidates who want to work in an interdisciplinary environment, collaborate with faculty ranging from the arts to engineering, develop innovative learning experiences, support our students through the mentoring/advising process, and serve the Bucknell University community. For brief descriptions of the planned curriculum and each program, go to http://www.bucknell.edu/x43368.xml .
Minimum Requirements: The successful candidate will be qualified to teach a course in marketing principles and upper-division undergraduate courses in a newly developing interdisciplinary program that integrates the areas of marketing, innovation, and design. A record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and demonstrated research competency are required. Qualified candidates will have completed or be near completion of the terminal degree in their field; candidates with post-terminal degree, full-time teaching experience may be granted up to three years of credit towards tenure.
Preferred Qualifications: Full-time relevant experience is desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants: When the School of Management determines a candidate should be considered for an on-campus visit, the search committee chair will contact that candidate to request samples of his/her scholarship and three letters of reference. Please do not submit scholarship samples and letters of reference unless and until asked to do so by the Search Committee Chair. Only formal applications received via Bucknell's online system, www.bucknell.edu/jobs, will be accepted.
Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Bucknell University especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
Application Information
Contact: Bucknell University
Phone: 570-577-1631
Fax: 570-577-3359
Online App. Form: https://jobs.bucknell.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51541&jtsrc=www.high eredjobs.com&jtrfr=www.peopleadmin.com&adorig=PA
Jordi Comas
Assistant Professor
School of Management
Bucknell University
570 577-3161
jordi.comas@bucknell.edu
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Personal website: http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/jcomas
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