University of Utah

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The Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah seeks applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. These positions are subject to University funding and approval. Candidates should hold a PhD, or show evidence that their doctoral dissertation will be substantially completed by August 1, 2019. These positions will require high levels of scholarship, teaching and collegiality.

Interested individuals should send an application using this link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/79306

Applicants should submit a cover letter, complete vita, working papers and/or a description of their dissertation proposal, research and teaching statement, evidence of teaching ability, and contact information for at least three reference providers.

Tenured and tenure track faculty in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy include Jay Barney, Lyda Bigelow, Bill Hesterly, Bill Schulze, Orie Shelef, Jason Snyder, Rob Wuebker, and Todd Zenger. The Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy is closely affiliated with the much acclaimed Lassonde Entrepreneurship Institute, the Lassonde Studios, and the recently formed Goff Strategic Leadership Center. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, consistently ranked among the top regions of the country for economic growth. Salt Lake City is also known for its unparalleled quality of life with ready access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and all forms of outdoor recreation.
Representatives of the Department plan to attend the 2018 meetings of the Strategic Management Society and the 2019 American Economic Association Meetings.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University’s Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.