Assistant Professor of Strategic Management – Tenure Track

The John M. and Mary Jo Boler School of Business invites applications for a tenure track position in management beginning August 2008. A Ph.D. in Management or closely related field (or ABD with Fall 2008 expected completion date), a desire for excellence in teaching, and strong research capabilities are required. Teaching interests must include strategic management at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preferably, the candidate will also have a related area of research and teaching in leadership, entrepreneurship or international, but other areas of research and teaching interests are also welcome.

John Carroll University is a Catholic, Jesuit University with approximately 4,000 students. The Boler School of Business is AACSB accredited for our undergraduate and graduate programs and we are separately accredited by AACSB for our Accountancy program. One of the hallmarks of John Carroll University and the Boler School of Business is the sense of community between students and faculty. Moreover, the Boler School of Business’s alumni base in the business community is exceptionally strong and very supportive of John Carroll University.

John Carroll University is dedicated to a true balance between research scholarship and teaching excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pursuing a consistent and scholarly program of research. Research expectations in the Boler School of Business reflect an equal balance between teaching and research. For faculty actively publishing their research, a typical teaching load is 9 hours per semester, usually with 2 preps. The Boler School offers a very collegial research environment in which faculty members are very supportive of each other and generously supports applications for summer research grants.

On the teaching side, the Boler School’s core strength at the undergraduate and graduate level is developing outstanding organizational leaders who have confidence, integrity and a global vision. This is accomplished within a rigorous and challenging, yet compassionate learning environment. Faculty members are expected to approach their teaching from a continuous improvement perspective and are rewarded for innovative teaching methods as well as excellence in learning outcomes.

The Boler School of Business offers two graduate degree programs (MBA and MS in Accountancy), and 7 undergraduate majors. Three academic departments service more than 350 undergraduates (juniors and seniors) and 200 MBA students. The management group currently has 5 full-time, tenure track faculty and 2 full-time visiting professors. The management group is part of the Management, Marketing, and Logistics Department, which consists of a total of 17 full-time faculty.

John Carroll University’s campus is located in a beautiful, residential suburb of Cleveland, 20 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from scenic countryside. Cleveland is host to a wide variety of industries and has experienced significant growth in the areas of biotechnology, health care and engineering. The city of Cleveland has undergone a series of transformations during recent years such as downtown and lakefront development including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the new Browns Stadium, and the Great Lakes Science Center. The Cleveland Symphony, the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Playhouse Square are all nationally acclaimed cultural centers.

In addition to the extensive cultural activities the city offers, outdoor activities are also prominent. The Cleveland Metroparks represents one of the largest interconnected series of parks in the United States and offers hiking trails, golf courses, and a host of other outdoor activities. Approximately 30 minutes from campus is the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, one of the newest U.S. National Parks. An abundance of streams and parks throughout Northeast Ohio provide ample opportunities for just about any type of activity year round. This combination of cultural activities and outdoor activities offers our faculty an excellent quality of life.

Candidates should send a letter of application with their curriculum vita and three letters of reference to: Dr. Donald Domm, Strategic Management Search Committee, John M. and Mary Jo Boler School of Business, John Carroll University, 20700 North Park Boulevard, University Heights, OH, 44118. Telephone: (216) 397-4419; e-mail: ddomm@jcu.edu ; Fax: (216) 397-4724. Formal review of completed applications will begin October 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

JCU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. The University is committed to diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.