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Job Summary:

The Department of Management & Organizational Leadership (MOL) at the Zimpleman College of Business, Drake University, is excited to launch a search for Assistant Professor of Strategy. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty position.

We are searching for a talented and collaborative colleague who can focus on strategy and societal impact. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research and/or teaching background in—and passion for—corporate social responsibility (CSR) and/or ESG (Environmental footprint, Social responsibility, and corporate Governance).

In MOL, tenure-track faculty can anticipate teaching, on average, three courses per semester, in addition to conducting research and contributing meaningful service to the Department, College, and University. This person’s main teaching assignment will include Business Strategy & Policy (undergraduate), and Corporate Governance & Ethics (MBA). This person will also develop and teach one or more undergraduate classes for our Honor’s Program focused on the intersection of Strategy and business as a force for good (e.g., Sustainable Business Strategy; Innovation for Social and Environmental Impact; Inclusive Business and Stakeholder Engagement).

Additional courses will be assigned and determined depending on the interests and areas of expertise of the selected candidate.

The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

The selected candidate may be offered the rank of Assistant Professor. This appointment will start in the Fall 2024.

Core Responsibilities:

This tenure-track position will have responsibilities for teaching, research, and service. Collectively, these responsibilities include:

Teaching

Teach undergraduate and graduate (MBA) classes in Strategy and Corporate Governance & Ethics. Teach undergraduate Honor’s classes related to the intersection of strategy and CSR/ESG. Teach three courses per semester.

Research

Conduct and publish high-quality research in the area of Strategy. Research expectations are commensurate with the student-focused mission of Drake University.

Service

Provide mentoring to Zimpleman students, including engaging students in research opportunities, conferences, and others, as well as guiding students’ professional development. Engage with the local business and non-profit community to help strengthen the College’s and the MOL department’s presence in the Greater Des Moines area. Engage in service to the University, College, and Department commensurate with expectations for Assistant Professors at Zimpleman. 

Department and College Summary:

The Management and Organizational Leadership Department is a friendly group of teacher-scholars. We are committed to excellence in teaching through innovative pedagogy, and to the pursuit of knowledge through impactful scholarship. The department offers majors in Management and Organizational Leadership, and International Business, as well as a minor in Entrepreneurship; we also support Drake’s vibrant MBA program. The College of Business – recently named the Zimpleman College of Business – is comprised of 48 full-time faculty members and 20 staff members. Together, we work to ensure that our undergraduate and graduate students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success. We are looking for a new colleague who would align with our College vision that business is a force for good, and who would welcome infusing this vision in their teaching and research.

To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/zimpleman/.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2023).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

You must complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter that explains your interest in this position, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a statement of your teaching philosophy (1 page) along with evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) a 1-2 page diversity statement, and (5) a list of three reference sources. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of those selected for screening and on-campus interviews.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Ina Purvanova, Ph.D., Professor of Management at ina.purvanova@drake.edu.

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.

Review of Applications Begins:

For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2023.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Strategy or a related field. Candidates who are ABD must obtain their Ph.D. prior to appointment. Relevant industry experience is beneficial. Candidates with teaching and/or research expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental footprint, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG), and other supporting topics that align with our College vision of business as a force for good, are especially encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the university level is highly desired.

About Drake University

Drake University is a private, not-for-profit institution committed to cultivating a learning and working environment of inclusive excellence. While our journey remains on-going, we embrace a culture of continuous improvement and change. Drake recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated efforts to build an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.

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