Job Description

The Saunders College of Business, which is broadly positioned at the intersection of technology, innovation, and management, invites applications for one or more full-time, tenure-track assistant professor positions within the Department of Management Department.

Candidates that are close to completing or have competed their doctoral degree in innovation, management of innovation, strategy, or related areas are encouraged to apply. Assistant professors with prior experience will be considered. Teaching load is 2/2 for pre-tenure faculty and is either four or five following tenure depending on research productivity. Potential teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate technology innovation, management of innovation, and strategy, courses.

Department/College Description
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Saunders College of Business (SCB) is accredited by AACSB International and served by more than 65 full-time faculty members. SCB faculty greatly value collegiality and teamwork, as evidenced by the high level of collaboration within and across departments. SCB offers bachelors' degrees in Business Administration with nine different majors. Graduate programs include a newly launched Ph.D., an MBA, an Executive MBA, and Masters of Science in several disciplines. The college is on an upward trajectory with a 35,000 sq. ft. new building expansion scheduled to open in Fall/Spring 2023-24, as well as increasing program rankings and research productivity. Saunders is ranked in the top 100 by US News and World Report.

The Department of Management is the largest in the college with 22 faculty members; 16 tenured/TT and 6 lecturers. The department includes multiple disciplines: organizational behavior and leadership, global business, entrepreneurship, decision sciences, strategy, technology innovation and supply chain management. The Department of Management houses BS and MS programs in Global Business Management, Organizational Leadership and Innovation (online), Technology Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Management; some of these undergraduate and graduate programs are also offered at RITs campuses in China, Croatia, and Dubai. Additionally, the department houses the Ph.D. concentration in Strategy and Innovation on our main campus. Faculty members have published in leading journals, such as the Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Applied Psychology, Psychology Bulletin, Entrepreneurship, Theory, & Practice, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Venturing and Journal of Product Innovation Management. The Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Institute for Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility provide support for teaching, research, and student activities.

About RIT:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. RIT intentionally blends technology, the arts, and design, to provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic and career opportunities. RIT includes a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. By blending creativity and innovation and emphasizing real-world applications, RIT prepares students to succeed professionally and meaningfully impact their communities. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. With more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu.


Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD in technology innovation, management of innovation, strategy, or related area from an AACSB or equivalently accredited university.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality publishable scholarship.
• Potential for effective teaching in the area of management of technical innovation at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the Colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 8077BR. Please submityour application; cover letter describing your interest in the position and your qualifications/experience related to the position description; Curriculum vitae and upload the following attachments:

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research philosophy
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references
• Contribution to Diversity Statement

You can contact the Search Committee Chair with questions about the position at: Dr. Sandra Rothenberg at srothenberg@saunders.rit.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications submitted before September 15, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
For best consideration, complete applications must be received by the initial deadline for applications, September 15, 2023, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Promising candidates will be invited for a campus visit shortly after the deadline.

Candidates interested in a meeting at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Boston are strongly encouraged to apply before July 25th. Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled.

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Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

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