San Jose State University
Assistant Professor - Strategic Management
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Position Rank and Title:
Assistant ProfessorSchool/Department Name:
School of ManagementCompensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range:
$134,000 - $142,000. See Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent employment benefits.Target Start Date:
August 18, 2025Application Deadline:
September 30, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)Position DescriptionThe School of Management at San Jose State University's Lucas College and Graduate School of Business seeks to fill Assistant (tenure-track) position/s in Strategic Management beginning August 2025. Applicants should be interested in teaching courses in primarily Strategic Management and also interested in teaching Organizational Theory, Business and Society, and if applicable Business Law. Research areas can focus on any aspect of strategic management but should have a strong connection to innovation and its role at the organizational and societal levels.The School of Management (SOM) is home to the Management and Human Resource Management undergraduate concentrations in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. The school has approximately 1,400 majors and offers 17 tenured/tenure track faculty, 30 lecturers, and offers courses in the undergraduate program and across multiple graduate programs and certificates. Faculty in SOM maintain robust research programs and regularly publish in high-quality journals. For more information about the School of Management, please visit the department's website at https://www.sjsu.edu/mgmt/.The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business is the largest provider of business graduates to Silicon Valley. Blending a multi-cultural, global perspective with the Silicon Valley's historic foundation of technological innovation, our programs reflect our esteemed, local heritage. With over 80% of our students working in the Valley, our business students and alumni are truly Powering Silicon Valley. We provide the resources, skills, and opportunities for students to succeed. The college as well as the university are highly supportive and committed to faculty success. Please see https://www.sjsu.edu/cfd/. Our faculty are highly engaged with our students and serve as mentors and advisors to student organizations including Advancement Institute for Management, Latino Business Student Association, SHRM Student Club, Women in Business.San Jose State University values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.Required QualificationsA doctorate from an accredited university and/or scholarly active (SA) status under AACSB standards. A doctoral degree must be fully awarded by the date of appointment in order to start but preferably by May 31, 2025.Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for teaching effectiveness in strategic management (primary), innovation, organizational theory, business and society, or business law.Demonstrated record of, or potential for scholarly publications in strategic management or related areas and have potential for developing a strong scholarly record commensurate with rank and suitable for advancement.An interest in engaging with Silicon Valley management and innovation professionals and connecting our students - largely first generation, economically diverse, and multicultural - to the business community.Evidence of awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.Preferred QualificationsCandidates whose research focus is in strategic management and is related to innovation will be given priority.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching courses in strategic management primarily at the undergraduate level with opportunities to teach graduate level courses.Developing and maintaining an active research agenda in peer reviewed high-quality journals.Engaging with multicultural and diverse undergraduate and graduate students.Participation in shared governance at all levels of the university and other service assignments.Developing inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement to meet the needs of a student population of great diversity in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.Other DutiesNote that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.Application ProcedureSelect
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to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:letter of interestcurriculum vitaediversity statementstatement of teaching interests/philosophy (please list the courses you have taught, and/or would like to teach).statement of research agenda and future plansat least one published or working paperthree references with contact information; Doctoral students should also include department chair information.all teaching evaluations for courses taught in the last three yearsdoctoral transcript (initially can be working copy with final transcript confirmation).Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Professor Susanna Khavul
susanna.khavul@sjsu.eduConditional OfferThe work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States by the stated contractual deadline.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public UniversityLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San Jose State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.Equal Employment StatementSan Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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Assistant ProfessorSchool/Department Name:
School of ManagementCompensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range:
$134,000 - $142,000. See Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent employment benefits.Target Start Date:
August 18, 2025Application Deadline:
September 30, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)Position DescriptionThe School of Management at San Jose State University's Lucas College and Graduate School of Business seeks to fill Assistant (tenure-track) position/s in Strategic Management beginning August 2025. Applicants should be interested in teaching courses in primarily Strategic Management and also interested in teaching Organizational Theory, Business and Society, and if applicable Business Law. Research areas can focus on any aspect of strategic management but should have a strong connection to innovation and its role at the organizational and societal levels.The School of Management (SOM) is home to the Management and Human Resource Management undergraduate concentrations in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. The school has approximately 1,400 majors and offers 17 tenured/tenure track faculty, 30 lecturers, and offers courses in the undergraduate program and across multiple graduate programs and certificates. Faculty in SOM maintain robust research programs and regularly publish in high-quality journals. For more information about the School of Management, please visit the department's website at https://www.sjsu.edu/mgmt/.The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business is the largest provider of business graduates to Silicon Valley. Blending a multi-cultural, global perspective with the Silicon Valley's historic foundation of technological innovation, our programs reflect our esteemed, local heritage. With over 80% of our students working in the Valley, our business students and alumni are truly Powering Silicon Valley. We provide the resources, skills, and opportunities for students to succeed. The college as well as the university are highly supportive and committed to faculty success. Please see https://www.sjsu.edu/cfd/. Our faculty are highly engaged with our students and serve as mentors and advisors to student organizations including Advancement Institute for Management, Latino Business Student Association, SHRM Student Club, Women in Business.San Jose State University values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.Required QualificationsA doctorate from an accredited university and/or scholarly active (SA) status under AACSB standards. A doctoral degree must be fully awarded by the date of appointment in order to start but preferably by May 31, 2025.Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for teaching effectiveness in strategic management (primary), innovation, organizational theory, business and society, or business law.Demonstrated record of, or potential for scholarly publications in strategic management or related areas and have potential for developing a strong scholarly record commensurate with rank and suitable for advancement.An interest in engaging with Silicon Valley management and innovation professionals and connecting our students - largely first generation, economically diverse, and multicultural - to the business community.Evidence of awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.Preferred QualificationsCandidates whose research focus is in strategic management and is related to innovation will be given priority.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching courses in strategic management primarily at the undergraduate level with opportunities to teach graduate level courses.Developing and maintaining an active research agenda in peer reviewed high-quality journals.Engaging with multicultural and diverse undergraduate and graduate students.Participation in shared governance at all levels of the university and other service assignments.Developing inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement to meet the needs of a student population of great diversity in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.Other DutiesNote that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.Application ProcedureSelect
Apply Now
to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:letter of interestcurriculum vitaediversity statementstatement of teaching interests/philosophy (please list the courses you have taught, and/or would like to teach).statement of research agenda and future plansat least one published or working paperthree references with contact information; Doctoral students should also include department chair information.all teaching evaluations for courses taught in the last three yearsdoctoral transcript (initially can be working copy with final transcript confirmation).Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Professor Susanna Khavul
susanna.khavul@sjsu.eduConditional OfferThe work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States by the stated contractual deadline.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public UniversityLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San Jose State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.Equal Employment StatementSan Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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