"Assistant Professor of Business (Management)"

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Job Summary 

The Business Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in the field of organizational behavior, industrial and organizational psychology, or organizational sociology. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of 4 years [8 semesters], beginning as early as the Fall semester of 2024 but no later than the Fall semester of 2025. Priority consideration will be given to candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, but candidates at other ranks will also be considered.

About 

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to

make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.

Since its launch in 2021, the business curricular pathway (integrative concentration) at Oberlin has been a powerful draw for students across various departments in the College and the Conservatory. Given the high level of student interest at Oberlin, as well as the importance of training future business leaders in a liberal arts ethos, Oberlin is establishing a business major. The new hire in this area will be pivotal in shaping this program. The Business program committee, which oversees curriculum and personnel includes faculty within Business, Contemporary Music, Computer Science, Economics, Philosophy, and Psychology. This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of a new academic program within a leading liberal arts institution.

Responsibilities 

The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general area of organizational behavior, industrial and organizational psychology, or organizational sociology. Qualified candidates will situate their research and teaching within management and organizational design and be prepared to teach core courses for the major, including Introduction to Business, Business Ethics and Organizational Behavior, and Negotiations as well as upper-level seminar courses within their area of expertise.

The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and service on committees. Candidates excited to help build and shape a new business major and who value interdisciplinary, liberal arts education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications 

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D/DBA degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2025-26. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent will bring an understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/15429

Compensation 

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications andexperience and includes a competitive benefits package.

Special Instructions to Applicants 

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found athttps://jobs.oberlin.edu.

A complete application will be comprised of:

1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment;

2) a Curriculum Vitae;

3) an unofficial graduate transcript;

4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion;

5) a research statement that includes how you will support undergraduate research and, if applicable, how you might incorporate undergraduate students into your research program; and

6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.

By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on July 16, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Eric Lin, Director of the Business Program (email:eric.lin@oberlin.edu).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts

Research Statement

Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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