The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, College of Business Administration, Department of Management, invites applicants for a full time, academic, tenure-track position in Business Policy & Strategy. Secondary interests: Open. Further, candidates will be expected to teach management courses at both the undergraduate and graduate (MBA)-levels. Rank will be Assistant or Associate Professor, with competitive salary and benefits.

Candidates will also be responsible for engaging in scholarly activity consistent with AACSB international accreditation and UW-L College of Business Administration and Department of Management productivity guidelines, and for providing service to the university and community.

The Department of Management supports initiatives in sustainable management and is a signatory of the Global Compact (www.unglobalcompact.org) and the Principles of Responsible Management Education (www.unprme.org). These interest areas have long-term implications for curriculum and faculty development. The Department also recognizes and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek a colleague with strong interpersonal skills who will be a dedicated teacher and mentor for students that come from a variety of backgrounds.

To receive full consideration, a cover letter, curriculum vita, and contact information for references must be received electronically. The first review will be after July 23, 2014, and the position will remain open until filled.  We will be interviewing at AoM in August 2014.  A Ph.D. or DBA in Management or a related field is required (ABDs near completion will be considered). Candidates are expected to have high professional ethical standards and to be able to perform as excellent teachers, researchers, and service providers. Experience in teaching and scholarship is desirable.

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit ttps://employment.uwlax.edu/ If you have any questions about this position please contact Dr. Jonathan Ying at [log in to unmask].

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-L fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-L is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.

UW-La Crosse is a 2013 recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. UW-L is proud to be one of only 55 recipients of this national honor recognizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

UW-La Crosse has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than a decade and is ranked consistently as one of the top three institutions in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly 10,000, the university offers 85 undergraduate programs in 29 disciplines and a variety of graduate programs in three colleges: Liberal Studies, Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education. There are nearly 350 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 73 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 87 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 67 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

The UW-L campus is nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 51,818) located in western Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in 2009, La Crosse is one of the most scenic places in mid-America. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.

UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Jonathan Ying, PhD, MILR, MTS