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Assistant/Associate Professor, Business Ethics and Society, Tenure Track

Saint Mary's College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the School of Economics and Business Administration, beginning in fall 2014. (An earlier appointment may be possible.) We are seeking candidates who possess, or demonstrate strong potential for, research and teaching expertise in the area of business ethics and society in both U.S. and global contexts.

Background

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is situated in the economically vibrant, culturally rich, and scenic San Francisco Bay Area and at the gateway to dynamic global economies. As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value inquiry, learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life.  The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Role

The successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses per academic year, which may include courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  In addition to teaching in the business ethics and society field, teaching may also include courses in college wide programs such as Collegiate Seminar and January Term. Teaching assignments in undergraduate courses are conducted at the main campus in Moraga.  Teaching assignments in graduate courses are conducted at the main campus in Moraga, as well as at locations in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and San Ramon. All Saint Mary's faculty are expected to advise students and to contribute to the mission of the College, which is informed, animated, and expressed through its Catholic, Lasallian, and liberal arts traditions. The successful candidate also will also be expected to provide at least three office hours per week during the term.

Qualifications

The candidate must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field before commencing her or his appointment. The successful candidate will join a collegial community that values and supports cutting-edge research and scholarly contributions.  Consequently, the candidate must demonstrate the ability or potential to conduct and publish high quality research in respected academic journals on topics related to business ethics, personal or organizational ethical development, corporate social responsibility, or business and social justice. Candidates whose teaching or research interests include global business and/or environmental sustainability are highly encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate will also provide evidence of her or his ability to teach, advise, and mentor a culturally and educationally diverse student body and will demonstrate appreciation and deep respect for the learning/teaching environment and for the students, staff, and faculty who comprise it.  The successful candidate will also demonstrate the willingness to become a stakeholder in the Lasallian commitment to that environment and a commitment to working in a diverse and multicultural community.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a letter of application addressing how they meet the qualifications for the position and are prepared to support the mission of the College, a current vita, graduate transcripts, student evaluations and three academic references.  Candidates who submit names of references should expect that references will be contacted, in confidence, by the College and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. Candidates who become finalists will be expected to sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry. All applicants must submit their applications online at: http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu.

Please submit application inquiries only to Dr. Judith White at jaw16@stmarys-ca.edu.

Deadline: Consideration and review of applications will begin December 5, 2013 and continue until the position is closed on January 6, 2014 at 11:59 p.m.  Application materials, nominations, and inquiries will be held in strictest confidence. 

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.