The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for
a tenure track Assistant Professor of Management position effective September 16, 2023. This
is a full-time position with a 9-month service period. Candidates will teach classes in business
communications and will also contribute to our management major by covering topics such as
organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, social issues in management, change management,
cross-cultural management, human resource analytics, negotiation and team dynamics. This
position will actively engage in research in the organizational behavior and management field.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in multiple modalities, including online,
hybrid and in-person, in an urban-serving campus environment with a diverse student body,
many of whom are first generation college students.
University and School Background
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving
university that shares the University of Washington's commitment to high quality teaching and
research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural and economic
development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in
Tacoma's downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic
and cultural populations. UW Tacoma's commitment to equity and inclusion is central to
maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant
opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has a strong
commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. It offers a range of academic programs
focused on sustainability including environmental sciences and sustainable urban
development. Situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, UW Tacoma offers
views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier, providing an incomparable gateway to
the Pacific Northwest recreation. For more information about UW Tacoma, please
visit
http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the
Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound
community. Our mission is to "cultivate[s] business leaders through cutting edge and
personally accessible education, diverse scholarly exploration, and innovative community
engagement while promoting social responsibility. We inspire students to become lifelong
learners." The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 700 students in its
undergraduate, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting
(MSAcc), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Cybersecurity and
Leadership (MCL) programs, in addition to undergraduate minors in business data analytics,
sports enterprise management, and corporate responsibility. The School's Centers for
Leadership and Social Responsibility, Business Analytics, Financial Wellness, Entrepreneurship,
and Wealth Creation offer opportunities for teaching, research, and community outreach
related to its mission. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be
found at
http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in management, organizational behavior, business communications or a related field granted or expected to be completed by summer 2023. Applicants must demonstrate excellence with respect to scholarly research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Application Instructions
All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio at
http://apply.interfolio.com/115481. Review of applications starts on December 1, 2022, and the position will remain open until filled.
Application materials should include:
1. A cover letter describing academic qualifications, research interests, and teaching experience relevant for this position.
2. A statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Milgard school is committed to preparing our students to understand, negotiate and address complex DEI topics from multiple perspectives including personal and managerial. We would like to know about your approach to integrating the practice of DEI in your pedagogy and how you have improved levels of access and success for students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Candidates who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should articulate how they expect to contribute to these core Milgard values.
3. A curriculum vitae.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness. In addition to student evaluations, this may also include samples of applicant-developed course syllabi, curriculum development, and/or other relevant teaching experience.
5. Three letters of recommendation.
Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Marion Eberly at
marionb@uw.edu.
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Jill Purdy
Professor
University of Washington
Tacoma WA
(253) 692-5635
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