American University

Professor of Business Sustainability, tenure-track
Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington DC

The Kogod School of Business, American University, invites applications and nominations for an open rank tenure-track appointment with a specialization in sustainability as it pertains to business, to begin in Fall semester 2022. We welcome applications from experienced junior-level candidates to accomplished senior-level scholars. The ideal candidate should have (1) an earned doctorate in a business subfield (such as Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing) or a closely related non-business discipline with an emphasis in the study of sustainability, broadly construed; (2) a strong research program in sustainability (special consideration for research and/or teaching interest in focus areas such as diversity or analytics); (3) teaching excellence in sustainability and related courses at all levels, 4) collegiality, good citizenship, and commitment to serve the school. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of Kogod’s academic reputation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An application must include a cover letter, a current and complete curriculum vitae, copies of teaching evaluations, and contact information for three references. Candidates shall submit all application materials electronically via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/95114. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications include: 
 Ph.D. or equivalent degree in one or more subfields of business or a closely related field
 Strong commitment to high-quality research in sustainability as it impacts business practice. Exhibit a strong potential or successful track record to publish research in top-tier academic journals. A successful record or potential to receive external research grants is desirable.
 Teaching interest in sustainability at undergraduate and graduate levels. The potential and/or a successful record in teaching relevant courses as demonstrated by strong student evaluations of teaching or other documented evidence. 
 Candidates seeking an appointment with tenure should have a demonstrated record of achievement, including high-quality scholarship, grants, outstanding teaching, and active engagement with academic and practice communities.
 Secondary interest in topics such as Entrepreneurship, Analytics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, are a plus.
 Demonstrated collegiality, good citizenship, and professional background.

Responsibilities include:
 High quality undergraduate and graduate teaching
 Research targeted at top-tier and high quality journals and grants
 Participation in department, school, university, and professional activities

Requests for information should be directed to:
     Dr. Ron Hill, Sustainability Search Committee Chair
     c/o Ms. Mia Pearlstein, Kogod Academic Affairs Coordinator
     Kogod School of Business, American University
     4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-8044
     (202) 885-1963, mirjam@american.edu

American University is a private doctoral-granting university with a beautiful 84-acre campus within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. AU has 8000 undergraduate and 5000 graduate students, is a member of the collegiate Division I Patriot League, and was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1893.

The Kogod School of Business is a leading accredited business school with a global focus, established in 1955, that offers a top-ranked undergraduate degree and several graduate programs, including a full-time resident MBA and MS in sustainability. Nationally and internationally recognized scholars exist across its five departments.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. Our more than 13,000 students are globally diverse, and the university’s mission is carried out by 915 full-time faculty and nearly 1,700 fulltime staff. 94 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field and among our adjunct faculty are policy makers, diplomats, journalists, artists, writers, scientists and business leaders. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

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