In today's world, business schools are uniquely positioned to shape the future of ethical practice, responsible leadership, and social impact. As we face grand challenges-from climate change to social inequality-teaching our students how to navigate these issues with integrity and critical thinking is more vital than ever. As much as research and publishing are central to academic life, our work as SIM educators can potentially be our most meaningful impact on the world, as it shapes the ethical foundation of future business leaders.
In line with SIM's renewed strategic plan, we are pleased to announce an opportunity to be appointed as Chair of the SIM Curriculum Committee, a role aimed at reinvigorating this important standing committee for our division, to play a central role in shaping curriculum and pedagogy in business education. We are looking for a distinguished SIM scholar to lead this transformative effort. The appointment is for one year, renewable under the discretion of the division chair. The committee's mission is to promote excellence in teaching about the role of business in society and about responsible, ethical behavior by organizations. This is a rare opportunity to make a profound difference in the academic community, leaving behind a legacy that will influence generations of business educators, as well as the practitioners they teach.
As Chair, you will be entrusted with the responsibility to re-energize this committee and spearhead initiatives that will have a lasting impact on business education. You will lead efforts to gather and disseminate the best practices and most innovative developments in curriculum and teaching strategies focused on ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, sustainable business, and critical thinking. You'll guide your team to develop meaningful content for outlets such as the SIM website, webinars or podcasts, and a PDW workshop. You will be SIM's key liaison with organizations such as the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and the Teaching Business and Human Rights Forum, among others. Furthermore, you will play a key role in developing new SIM awards that recognize excellence in teaching, such as awards for early career educators, distinguished scholars, and outstanding teaching impact.
Your work will be supported by a team of passionate and committed SIM educators who you will help recruit in order to drive these initiatives forward. Together, you will build a lasting legacy in the field of business education-one that shapes future leaders who are prepared to think critically, lead responsibly, and engage with the pressing issues of our time. In a time when the world desperately needs responsible leadership, this committee's work will help ensure that business schools are at the forefront of educating leaders who are equipped not only with the technical skills but also the ethical compass to navigate complex global challenges.
If you are a distinguished business educator with a passion for improving pedagogy, promoting better tools and methods to teach ethical business practices, and mentoring young academics to become excellent SIM educators, we invite you to take on this vital role. The time is now to create a meaningful impact on the next generation of SIM scholars, because they will help develop the next generation of business leaders. For more information or to express interest in this opportunity to serve the SIM community, please contact Michelle Westermann-Behaylo, 2025 Chair of the SIM Division, at m.westermann@uva.nl.
------------------------------
Michelle Westermann-Behaylo
Associate Professor
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
------------------------------