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The Department of Management at Illinois State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2024. Entrepreneurship scholars whose research and/or teaching interests include diversity, equity, inclusion, and other social issues in management are strongly encouraged to apply.

Illinois State University is committed to developing a diverse pool of applicants and recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply.

The new hire’s research, teaching, and service duties will be divided 40/40/20 percent, respectively. The primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with other Management courses as needs dictate. Faculty in Management typically teach either a 3-3 load (with sections capped at 40) or a 2-2 load (with one section capped at 40 and the other capped at 80). Classes during the academic year are delivered face-to-face or hybrid. The potential and commitment to do both high-quality teaching and research is expected. Standard appointment dates are August 16 to May 15 pre- and post-tenure.

The department also offers programs in Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Business Administration, and International Business. Faculty in the department have published in top tier journals, such as AMJ, AMR, ET&P, ISR, JAP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JOM, Org Sci, R&D Management, SMJ, and Technovation among others.

(1) an earned doctorate (or ABD) in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited institution
(2) evidence of teaching 1 or more courses in entrepreneurship or other management discipline
(3) a record of research published in scholarly publications, such as those listed on the ABDC, AJG, or other scholarly journal lists
(4) evidence of participation in 1 or more academic service roles
(5) a demonstrated ability of oral proficiency in the English language, as mandated by state law.

About Illinois State University Department of Management

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ? Connect ? Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. The Department of Management is a dynamic and inclusive environment with opportunities for career advancement and professional development for all members of the department. We are the largest department on campus with approximately 1,400 students and 32 faculty members. We offer programs in Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Business Administration, and International Business. Faculty in the departmen...t have published in top-tier journals, such as AMJ, AMR, ET&P, ISR, JAP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JOM, Org Sci, R&D Management, SMJ, and Technovation among others.

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