Assistant Professor

Company: University of Maryland
Location: College Park
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Posting DetailsPosition Number: 127566FunctionalCategory Status: 02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On TrackApplicant Search Category: FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE: 100.0Unit: BMGT-Management & OrganizationCampus/College Information:Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.Background ChecksOffers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.Vaccine ProtocolThe University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University's vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.Umd.Edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The Department of Management and Organizations at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for faculty positions in Organizational Behavior/Human Resources, Strategy or Entrepreneurship at the rank of Assistant Professor. Position openings are subject to budgetary approval. Candidates must have a Ph.D., or equivalent degree and a track record of high-impact and creative research. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct top-level scholarly research, deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate, MBA, MS, and PhD students and perform service.The Robert H. Smith School of Business, one of 12 schools and colleges located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, is a recognized leader in management research and education for the global economy. A comprehensive business school, Smith offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, M.S., Executive MBA, PhD, and non-degree executive education programs as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school is consistently ranked among the top business schools by leading business publications such as Bloomberg Business Week, Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal.Minimum Qualifications:Candidates should have a Ph.D. already in hand or expected by Fall 2023 and a record of research excellence. All applicants are also expected to possess excellent teaching skills, including the ability to incorporate the latest insights from research and practice into existing and new courses.Preferences:Additional Certifications:Additional Information:Application materials should be uploaded at: https://ejobs.Umd.Edu [Refer to position #127566 in the faculty listing]. When applying, please include a PDF version of your cover letter, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and 2 or 3 recent publications or job market paper. Three reference letters from scholars who know the applicant's work well should be emailed to Tina Marie Rollason at trollaso@umd.edu. Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2022 or as soon as possible for best consideration. Consideration of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Questions regarding the positions can be directed to Gilad Chen at gchen3@umd.edu (applicants for the Organizational Behavior/Human Resources areas) or David Kirsch at dkirsch@umd.edu (applicants for the Strategy or Entrepreneurship areas).About Us: For more information about the University of Maryland, please visit: www.Umd.Edu. For information about the Robert H. Smith School of Business, visit our Web site at: www.Rhsmith.Umd.Edu. For more information about the Department of Management and Organizations visit our website at: https://www.Rhsmith.Umd.Edu/faculty-research/academic-departments/management-organizationPosting Date: 07/21/2022Closing Date:Open Until Filled YesBest Consideration Date 10/01/2022Physical DemandsDiversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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