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Assistant Professor - Department of Management

Employer
Drexel University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 9, 2021

Job Details

About Drexel

Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

The Department of Management - Lebow College of Business

The Department of Management has many outstanding faculty colleagues with research and teaching interests that span different areas of Management including Organizational Behavior, Organization Theory, Strategic Management, and Technology Management with a particular focus on the study of leadership and teams. Our faculty members have published in top journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Academy of Management Review,Organization Science, Administrative Science Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, and Organizational Research Methods. They serve as editors, associate editors and editorial board members of top journals in their disciplines. In terms of teaching, the faculty strive to effectively translate their own research and the research of their colleagues to classroom settings at the undergraduate, masters, and PhD levels. The department and the college are committed to building these teaching skills in newly hired faculty.

The LeBow College of Business offers AACSB accredited undergraduate, Masters (MBA/EMBA and MS) and executive education programs. The online MBA program offered by LeBow has been ranked among the top 20 in the world, and our DBA program builds on our emphasis towards applied research. The college offers a PhD in Business with five specializations, one of which, Organizational Behavior and Strategy, is housed within the Department of Management. The college also hosts research centers, such as the Institute for Strategic Leadership, which aims to bridge academic research with the practice of management. In addition, our in-house Behavioral Lab features a large, flexible studio including a control booth with one-way mirror, video/audio capabilities, and state of the art neuroimaging equipment that is ideal for experimental research.

Drexel University is an R1 Doctoral University as named by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Drexel was also recently ranked the most innovative mid-sized research university in the country by the George W. Bush Institute and Opus Faveo Innovation Development. The university has launched many innovative university-wide research initiatives involving the LeBow College of Business most notably the recent partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust to develop a unique “knowledge community” known as Schuylkill Yards which will include approximately 5 million square feet of facilities for a variety of academic, commercial, and cultural initiatives.

The City of Philadelphia provides an excellent setting for someone with interests in Organizational Behavior with many Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the metropolitan area along with a number of regional headquarters, a large number of regional, national and global enterprises, and a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Drexel University has strong ties with the Philadelphia business community. The Drexel Solutions Institute provides bridge access to many enterprises.

Job Summary

The Department of Management at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Organizational Behavior for the academic year 2022-23. An active research program in any area of organizational behavior is welcome, although we have a particular interest in a scholar who conducts research in leadership processes broadly defined.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence (or in the case of a junior scholar the potential for excellence) in research and teaching, and will have earned (or will earn by September 2022) a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior or related field. The Department expects faculty research leading to publications in top-tier journals thereby actively contributing to its research mission. Salary, teaching loads, and other types of research support are competitive with other research universities.

Required Qualifications

PhD or Doctorate in Organizational Behavior or related field (e.g., Management)

Work experience between 0 and 1 year.

Other Requirements

The Department expects faculty research leading to publications in top tier journals thereby actively contributing to its research mission. The Department of Management has many outstanding faculty colleagues with research and teaching interests that span different areas of Management including Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Technology and Innovation. Our faculty members have published in top journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Strategic Management Journal. They serve as editors, associate editors and editorial board members of top journals in their disciplines. In terms of teaching, the faculty strive to effectively translate their own research and the research of their colleagues to classroom settings at the undergraduate, masters, and PhD levels. The department and the college are committed to building these teaching skills in newly hired faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

An active research program in any area of organizational behavior is welcome, although we have a particular interest in a scholar who conducts research in leadership processes broadly defined.

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Special Instructions

All applicants are required to submit an online faculty profile including a cover letter summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae, representative publications, research statement, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation. Only applications submitted via Drexel Careers will be considered

Applications should be received by September 30, 2021 in order to be given full consideration. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Lauren D’Innocenzo at led73@drexel.edu.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals, and veterans.

For more information about Drexel University, please visit www.drexel.edu .

Advertised:Jul 27 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 25 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

Company

Drexel University

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel University is an urban research university that integrates education, scholarship, diverse partnerships, and our global community to address society’s most pressing challenges through an inclusive learning environment, immersive experiential learning, external partnerships, transdisciplinary and applied research, and creative activity. We prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change

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