Faculty Hiring

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Open Faculty Positions

Clinical Professor of International Business
Department of Risk Management -Office of International Business

The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a full-time Clinical Professor to teach primarily in its undergraduate program, and possibly, in its graduate program. The designation, Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of International Business will depend on experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track position structured as a multi-year renewable contract, and is available August 2012. Job Description: The person appointed will have major responsibility in the international business area. Students pursuing one of the Smeal College’s business degrees may compliment their major field courses with the election of the highly successful minor in International Business, which requires a specified number of international business and international-related courses, and an educational experience abroad. Special expertise in Latin America, China, India, or the Middle East is a plus. This position is an ideal appointment for an individual who wishes to concentrate exclusively on undergraduate education and related activities such as mentoring and international curriculum development. Job Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Business Administration and/or senior executive experience in international business is required. Teaching experience, substantial business experience and pedagogical experience using computers is desirable. Application Procedure: A complete application contains: (1) a letter that addresses the applicants qualifications for the position, (2) a current curriculum vitae/resume, (3) salary history and/or requirements, (4) and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses (if available), and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Please note that references will be contacted only after permission is received from the applicant. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to: Clinical Professor International Business Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, The Smeal College of Business, 355 Business Building, University Park, PA 16802. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Open Rank)
The Department of Supply Chain & Information Systems (SC&IS)

The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Supply Chain Management, available in August 2012. The primary selection criteria are knowledge of the field, outstanding research potential, excellent teaching capabilities, and strong recommendations. Applicants should have a doctorate (granted or nearly completed).

Faculty members are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. We seek candidates with an established research stream and teaching interests in our five core supply chain management courses: strategic procurement, manufacturing and services strategies, demand fulfillment, supply chain analytics, and strategic supply chain design.  Candidates must provide evidence of the ability to conduct research and to teach at a quality level consistent with Smeal's high standards.  Faculty rank is open depending on qualifications.

Department representatives will attend the CSCMP meeting in Philadelphia, October 2-5; the INFORMS meeting in Charlotte, NC November 13-16; and the Decision Sciences Institute meeting in Boston, MA, November 19-22. We plan to conduct preliminary interviews with a limited number of candidates at these meetings. Applicants who wish to be considered for preliminary interviews should submit a copy of their CV, a brief summary of research, and the title, date, and time of any presentations before September 29 for CSCMP and October 28 for INFORMS and DSI. Applicants who are not involved with the preliminary interviews will still be considered for the position opening.

The Smeal College offers a collegial work environment and superb campus facilities. The Supply Chain & Information Systems Department (www.smeal.psu.edu/scis) has excellent outreach to the business community. Research centers provide both research and teaching linkages to other business disciplines in the Smeal College and to other colleges, including the College of Engineering and the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST). For further information about our centers, please visit the following web site:  http://www.smeal.psu.edu/research

Application Procedure: Please send a letter of application containing a clear statement of specific research and teaching interests, CV, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to scis-tenuretrack@smeal.psu.edu.  Electronic applications are preferred, but applications may also be mailed to:  Supply Chain Search Committee c/o Jane Jones, Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, 454A Business Building, University Park, PA 16802-3005. 

The CV should include personal data, education, publications, scholarly activities, research funding, courses taught, evidence of teaching capability, and professional work experience. Although applications will be considered until the position is filled, preference will be given to applications received by October 28, 2011.  For further information, please contact Jane Jones at (814) 865-1866 or visit our web site, http://www.smeal.psu.edu/scis.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.  We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Clinical Faculty Position in Supply Chain Management
The Department of Supply Chain & Information Systems (SC&IS)

The Smeal College of Business invites applications for a clinical faculty position in Supply Chain Management, available fall 2012. This is a multi-year, fixed term renewable appointment subject to mutual agreement at the end of the second year, for an additional three years. Salary and rank are negotiable.

Job Description: The individual appointed will primarily teach resident and on-line courses. This is an ideal appointment for a person who wishes to concentrate on teaching and has strong interests in advising and mentoring undergraduate students, developing corporate contacts for internships, and supporting student-centered events.

Job Qualifications:  The primary selection criteria are knowledge of the field, excellent teaching capabilities, and strong recommendations. A Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or a closely related area is strongly preferred.

About the Department:  The Department of Supply Chain & Information Systems offers a highly ranked program that is among the largest in North American.  The individual chosen will join a collegial and vibrant professional program.

Application Procedure:  Please send a letter of application containing a clear statement of related teaching and work experience, along with a CV, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to scis-clinical@smeal.psu.edu. Electronic applications are preferred, but may also be mailed to:  Supply Chain Search Committee c/o Jane Jones, Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, 454A Business Building, University Park, PA 16802-3005. 

The CV should include personal data, education, publications, scholarly activities, courses taught, evidence of teaching capability, and professional work experience. Although applications will be considered until the position is filled, preference will be given to applications received by October 21, 2011.  For further information, please contact Jane Jones at (814) 865-1866 or visit our web site, http://www.smeal.psu.edu/scis.

 
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.  We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Open Rank)
The Department of Management & Organization

The Management and Organization Department in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State has a full-time, tenure-track position open at any rank (assistant/associate/full professor) in Organizational Behavior. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or be in the final stages of the dissertation), demonstrate interest in and capacity to conduct quality scholarly research, and a high level of teaching competence in Organizational Behavior. Candidates for the associate or full professor position should have an excellent record of research publications, as well as involvement in doctoral education, and undergraduate and graduate curriculum development. Faculty members are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. We have a strong preference for candidates with publications in premier journals, who have high-impact research programs underway, and who are able to connect with a wide array of colleagues in our department.

The application deadline is October 14, 2011.  Please send all application materials electronically (pdf or MS-Word files), including letter of interest, CV, selected publications, and three recommendation letters to OB@smeal.psu.edu.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and workforce diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Open Rank)
The Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting of The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in accounting at any rank beginning in Fall 2012.Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or be in the final stages of their dissertation), demonstrate interest in and capacity to conduct quality scholarly research, and a high level of teaching competence in accounting, auditing, or taxation. Candidates for the Associate or Full Professor position should have an excellent record of research publications, as well as involvement in doctoral education, and undergraduate and graduate curriculum development. Faculty members are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. Applicants should submit the following documents as PDF files to acctgrecruiting@smeal.psu.edu: vita, copies of representative working papers, teaching evaluations (when applicable), names of references or letters of reference, which should include the applicant’s name in the subject line. Although applications submitted by email in PDF format are preferred, hard copies of the application (or parts of the application, such as letters of reference) may be mailed to:Recruiting Committee Department of Accounting-Smeal College of Business-354 Business Building- The Pennsylvania State University-University Park, PA 16802. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. More information about the department and the Smeal College of Business is available at www.smeal.psu.edu/depts/acctg.Penn State University is committed to Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Open Rank)
The Department of Marketing

The Marketing Department in the Smeal College of Business, Penn State University (University Park, PA)  is looking to fill one tenure-track faculty position (contingent on budgetary approval) beginning in Fall 2012.  Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. or be in the final stages of their dissertation and demonstrate a willingness and capacity to conduct high quality scholarly research as well as teaching competence. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests in BtoB marketing.  Rank is open and will depend upon experience and qualifications. We will conduct interviews with potential candidates either at the August AMA Conference or on campus.  Please send a cover letter, CV and letter of recommendation in electronic form to mktg-tenure@smeal.psu.edu or hard copy to 455 Business Building, Smeal College of Business, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802-3007, addressed to Professor Duncan Fong.  Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.  Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Instructor or Clinical Professor in Accounting (full-time)
Department of Accounting

The Smeal College of Business has a full-time opening for a Clinical Professor in Accounting beginning in Fall 2012. The individual will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in accounting and related disciplines. Instructional responsibilities may vary from year to year and may include teaching of undergraduate sections with large enrollments. In addition to instruction, the individual will support the teaching mission of the Department through regular office hours, student counseling and advising, involvement in student extra-curricular activities, and academic administration.

Desired qualifications include professional designations in accounting, advance degrees (particularly in the field of accounting), and relevant work experience in accounting. The salary and benefits will be competitive, and commensurate with qualification and experience. The Instructor position will be structured as a renewable annual contract whereas the Clinical Professor position will be structured as a renewable multi-year contract. Applicants should submit a letter of application, including a resume and references to: acctginstructor@smeal.psu.edu or Department of Accounting, Smeal College of Business, 354 Business Building, University Park, PA 16802. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.