Associate or Full Professor in Innovation

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public research university seeks a Senior Associate or Full Professor in Innovation to join its dynamic Bryan School of Business and Economics. This role involves teaching and conducting cutting-edge research in innovation, with a focus on publishing in elite journals. The successful candidate will engage in a vibrant academic community, contributing to the department's mission of fostering innovation and excellence in education. This is a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of leaders while being part of a diverse and inclusive institution dedicated to academic excellence and social mobility.

Qualifications

• PhD from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited business school in Innovation.
• Strong record of published research on innovation topics in elite journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Conduct research in innovation leading to publications.

Skills

Innovation Strategy

Research Publication

Online Teaching

Business Communication

Education

PhD in Innovation

PhD in Marketing

PhD in Management

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The MEHT Department consists of 15 full-time faculty members. The department serves over 500 undergraduate students and offers three Bachelor of Science degrees in: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. All three degrees are offered online and on campus. Additionally, the Department delivers courses in the undergraduate business core, and the MBA program. The North Carolina Sales Institute is also associated with the Department. Faculty members are active in research and have published in Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, Academy of Management Journal, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Service Research, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Consumer Psychology, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Small Business Economics, Tourism Management, International Small Business Journal, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Family Business Strategy, and other very high-quality journals. Faculty members in the Department have received external funding from agencies such as North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and National Institutes of Health.

The Bryan School has over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 120 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments and programs. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, and in the apparel design and merchandising area by TAPAC, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors and accolades. The faculty and students are both impressive. For example, in recent years its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal articles annually each, and collectively publish 15 to 20 in FT50 journals, plus 20 to 25 in other widely acknowledged (CABS/AJG) 4-level journals, in addition to books, publications in less prestigious journals, grants and contracts, and more than 100 editorial positions with peer-reviewed journals. Students have traditionally performed well in national and regional competitions. The School takes great pride in being one of the most diverse business schools in the UNC system in both enrollment and graduations. More information about the School may be found at the following URL: http://bryan.uncg.edu.

The Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism (MEHT) in the Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenured Senior Associate or Full Professor position in Innovation. The position will commence on August 1, 2025. This is not a remote work position and upon hire, those selected must reside in North Carolina or within a reasonable commuting distance of it.

Performance expectations include: a) teaching via face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats; b) conducting research in innovation leading to publications in elite (e.g., FT 50 and CABS/AJG 4*) and very high-quality (e.g., CABS/AJG 4) refereed journals; and c) participating in professional, university, school, and department/program service. We are seeking teaching coverage in any the following areas: innovation, innovation strategy, and business communication and innovation. Online teaching is a requirement of this position, thus experience and a strong interest in online teaching will be considered.

Position Number	999066
Functional Title	Associate or Full Professor in Innovation
Position Type	Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary
Minimum Qualifications	A PhD degree from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited business school in Innovation. Alternatively, the PhD may be in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Management if there was also a concentration and/or a strong body of research and teaching in Innovation. For this opening, a strong record of published research on innovation topics in elite (CABS/AJG 4*; FT 50) and premier (CABS/AJG 4) journals. For appointment at the professor level or associate professor level, candidates must have a sufficient record of scholarly publications to be appointed with tenure. Associate professors must have a record that if continued would lead to promotion to full professor.
Preferred Qualifications	The ability to tie one's teaching and research to key elements of our mission (problem solving, innovation, globalization, sustainability, and ethics) will be considered positively. We shall consider related business experience and experiential teaching through student consulting projects, but these are not requirements for the positions.
Tenure Status	Tenure
Special Instructions to Applicants	For consideration, applications should include: a letter of interest resume/curriculum vitae names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Do NOT submit your applications via email. Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process. Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. James Boles Search Committee Chair at [e-mail].
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department	MRK/ENT/HTM - 11813
Job Open Date	07/18/2024
For Best Consideration Date	08/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year	9
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