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Dear Colleagues (with apologies for cross-postings):

Please see below (and attached in PDF format) details of an Assistant Professor of Management position we are seeking to fill in the School of Graduate Professional Studies at the Pennsylvania State University at the Penn State Great Valley campus, which is located near Philadelphia in Malvern, PA, USA. Candidates wishing to meet at AOM should apply by July 31, 2016. Candidates not attending AOM are also very welcome to apply.

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Assistant Professor in Management

Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State Great Valley invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in management for its innovative AACSB-accredited M.B.A. and Master of Leadership Development programs.

Part of the Pennsylvania State University, the Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies (http://www.sgps.psu.edu) is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia. The nation's first research university facility permanently housed in a corporate park, PSGV emphasizes the links between academic theory, research and professional practice. The surrounding greater Philadelphia region offers an exceptionally rich cultural life and the natural beauty of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in management or a related area from an accredited institution. The successful candidate will have documented research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: organizational behavior, leadership, diversity leadership, human resource management, strategic management, and international management. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a technology-facilitated environment is a requirement, in addition to effective classroom teaching ability. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a six-course load to graduate business students; be expected to conduct research that leads to publications in respected refereed journals; and participate in school and university service activities commensurate with experience and rank.

The position will be available for the Fall 2017 semester. Starting August 2016, applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled. Qualified applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, two samples of published research, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Preliminary interviews/information sessions will be held at the Academy of Management (AOM) Meeting in August 2016 for those applicants in attendance.  Attendance at the AOM Meeting is not required of candidates and candidates attending the meeting will not receive preferential consideration.  Candidates wishing to meet at the AOM meeting should apply by July 31, 2016 and will be notified if they will be interviewed by August 3.

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/63712

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Barrie E. Litzky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Management and Organization
The Pennsylvania State University
Great Valley School of Graduate and Professional Studies
30 E. Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355
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