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Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Collaboration Science -- University of Nebraska at Omaha

  • 1.  Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Collaboration Science -- University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Posted 09-06-2011 14:48

    Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Collaboration Science
    University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Job Description and Essential Functions

    The Department of Marketing and Management (M/M) in the College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the area of Collaboration Science at the assistant/associate professor level. The position is linked to the University's Center for Collaboration Science (CCS). CCS is a unique interdisciplinary initiative involving about 20 faculty members from all six colleges of the University of Nebraska at Omaha that research theoretical foundations and practical applications of individual, group, organizational, and societal factors affecting groups of people working together toward a shared goal.  Areas of research and teaching in the Center include but are not limited to social & collaborative media, creativity in teams, leadership, group facilitation techniques, pattern languages for collaborative work practices, collaboration technologies, and collaboration engineering. The mission of the Center for Collaboration Science is as follows:
    -To create scientific knowledge by theory-based and empirically-grounded research on collaboration-related phenomena.
    -To use evidence-based practices to solve collaboration problems for groups, organizations, and society by designing and deploying solutions for collaborative needs.
    - To educate undergraduates, graduates, and professionals on collaboration concepts through university courses, academic and professional publications, seminars, certification, and professional training.

    The College of Business Administration is deeply involved in the Center for Collaboration Science and the ideal candidate will become part of the Center's Management Team and participate in the Center's efforts to develop grants and research projects in Collaboration Science. Additional duties include working with local and national organizations on Collaboration Science research and outreach projects, conducting and publishing academic research on Collaboration Science, and mentoring junior faculty and students on all levels on aspects of Collaboration Science research and teaching. This position is funded and will begin in Fall 2012.

    Required qualifications include a completed doctoral degree in management, management information systems, psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, communication, organizational behavior, or another Collaboration Science related field. Evidence of excellence in graduate and/or undergraduate teaching, evidence of successful grant development potential, and an established record of research accomplishments in the area of Collaboration Science are also required.

    The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB-International. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, a metropolitan area with an MSA population of over 800,000. Omaha is home to five Fortune 500 firms and has a strong entrepreneurial business environment. UNO offers about 200 programs of study to approximately 11,500 undergraduate and 2,600 graduate students. Additional information about UNO can be found at http://www.unomaha.edu and information about the College of Business Administration and the Center for Collaboration Science can be found, respectively, at http://cba.unomaha.edu and http://collaboration.unomaha.edu.

    To apply, please visit the UNO careers web site at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/unomaha/default.cfm, create an account and apply for this position. Cover letter, curriculum vita, research and teaching statements and list of references must be attached to the electronic application for full consideration. Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. The University and Department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply.

    If you have any additional questions, please contact:

    Dr. John Erickson
    Chair of the Search Committee
    Department of Marketing and Management
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
    6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
    email:        johnerickson @unomaha.edu
    phone:        (402) 554-2010

    or

    Dr. Gert-Jan de Vreede
    Managing Director
    The Center for Collaboration Science
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
    6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
    email:        gdevreede@unomaha.edu
    phone:        (402) 554-2026


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    Ross Rippe, Office Manager
    The Center for Collaboration Science
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
    Phone: 402.554.3010 Fax: 402.554.2010
    Email: rrippe@unomaha.edu
    Visiting Address:
    6708 Pine Street
    Mammel Hall - Room 312
    Omaha, NE 68182