Old Dominion University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Management in the
Department of Business Administration of the College of Business and Public Administration.
The ideal candidate for this position would have a well-developed research agenda and teaching
experience in Strategic Management with an additional interest in International Business or
Entrepreneurship. The position will commence in August, 2012.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Strategic Management from an AACSB accredited
institution, and have a record of publications and/or submissions in top-tier journals in the
discipline of management. We seek a collegial scholar who embraces excellence in both
research and teaching. The new candidate is expected to play a critical role in the design and
delivery of teaching cutting-edge strategic management concepts and skills at the undergraduate,
MBA and Ph.D. levels.
Founded in 1930, Old Dominion University (ODU) has grown to a student body of over 24,000
students from 131 countries throughout the world, and is now one of only 101 public universities
in the U.S. with a Carnegie/Doctoral Research-Extensive distinction. The university’s main
campus is located in Norfolk, Virginia and possesses a distinctive competency in international
research and teaching. In addition, ODU is located within the Hampton Roads metropolitan area
which boasts a metropolitan population of 1.6 million people, world-class beaches and
recreational options, a thriving economy, the third-busiest port on the east coast of the United
States, a moderate climate with four seasons, and many diverse cultural opportunities. For more
information about the university, please visit: www.odu.edu.
Recently, the College of Business and Public Administration has moved into a new building,
established several endowed chairs, and secured significant funding for faculty development.
The new faculty member will join the macro (i.e., Strategic Management & International
Business) group which consists of: Barbara Bartkus, Bill Judge, Shaomin Li, Sara Morris, Anil
Nair, Mike Provance, and George White. Rounding out the Management department in the
micro (i.e., Organizational Behavior & Human Resources) group is: Paul Champagne, Diana
Deadrick, Ryan Klinger, Lance Frazier, Soo Lee, and Steve Maurer. The department offers a
supportive yet exciting climate for scholars to develop personally and professionally. In
addition, the department benefits from some internationally-known scholars who serve on some
prominent editorial boards and have published in leading management journals, such as:
Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management
Journal, Organization Science, Journal of Management, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of
International Business Studies. For more information about the college or department, please
visit: http://bpa.odu.edu. ODU offers a nationally-competitive faculty compensation package
within a moderately-priced region of the United States.
For consideration, applicants should submit: (1) a letter clearly stating their areas of interest and
expertise, (2) a curriculum vitae that identifies educational background, research publications and
teaching experience to Dr. William Q. Judge, Chair, 2012 Management Search Committee. Please
submit all applications via e-mail to: ManagementSearch@odu.edu. Applications to this position
will be considered up until September 15, 2011. Supplementary materials (e.g., writing samples,
teaching evaluations, reference letters) will be requested after the initial applicants are screened
(please do NOT submit these with your initial application materials). Old Dominion University is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986.