Employment

Fulbright Open Call: Strengthening of Corporate Knowledge Management Process Project

The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a Specialist for the approximately four-week project “Strengthening of Corporate Knowledge Management Processes” to take place in Bogotá, Colombia before November 30th, 2021.

The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP), part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions. Grant benefits include international round-trip economy class airfare, transit allowance, all applicable visa fees, a daily honorarium, enrollment in a limited health benefits program, lodging, meals, and in-country transportation.

Host Institution: Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaja (SENA)
Proposed Timeframe: To be determined by selected finalist and host but project must be completed prior to November 3oth, 2021.
Location of Project: Bogotá, Colombia

Project Activities

The Specialist would collaborate with faculty to support the strengthening of SENA’s processes on corporate knowledge management, organizational transformation, and human talent management.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should have experience related to the implementation of strategies in human talent management and corporate knowledge management, with experience in organizational transformation for adaptability to meet challenges such as digital transformation, identification of human talent gaps and global crises such as COVID-19. Candidates should be familiar with the region of Latin America and have full professional proficiency in Spanish.

How to Apply

Applicants must meet all program eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship. A complete list of U.S. applicant eligibility criteria can be found here.

During the four-week visit, the Specialist will engage in activities that include but are not limited to:

  • Design and conduct lectures and seminars on the strengthening of methodologies, tools, and best practices on corporate knowledge management and organizational transformation;
  • Design and Conduct lectures and seminars on human talent management and organizational transformation strategies within the framework of the COVID-19 crisis.

If interested, please send your CV/resume and a personal statement by Wednesday, August 18 explaining why you believe that you could effectively serve as the Fulbright Specialist for this project.

Please limit your statement to no more than 400 words and include information regarding your availability. A copy of the full project description is available, upon request, to aid in the development of CVs and personal statements.

Additionally, please note that if you are selected as a potential candidate for this project, you will be required to submit an official application to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster.

Lingnan University Associate Professor, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Opportunity

Lingnan Strategic Faculty Recruitment 
Lingnan University aspires to excel as Asia’s leading liberal arts university with outstanding teaching and learning, scholarship and community engagement. In line with the University’s Strategic Plan 2019-2025 to build scholarly and research capabilities in designated strategic areas over the next few years, with a special focus on cross-Faculty collaborations in multi-disciplinary research and teaching programs, we now invite applications from around the globe for various interdisciplinary academic positions at the rank from Postdoctoral Fellow to Chair Professor. 

The University is seeking to hire a full-time Professor/Associate Professor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Candidates should have an international reputation of interdisciplinary scholarship in one or more of the following areas: (1) Innovation Management; (2) Entrepreneurship; (3) Strategic Management; and (4) Public Administration. A strong interest in any of the following will be an advantage: (1) cross-disciplinary academic activities; (2) development and management of innovation- and entrepreneurship-related programmes; and (3) joint research activities with internal and external scholars. 

The appointee will join the Faculty of Business and will be expected to teach relevant courses at all levels, work on quality research projects, apply for internal and external research grants, contribute to relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and such duties as may be required. The appointee would also collaborate with the Faculty of Social ScienceSchool of Graduate Studies, the Office of Service Learning, and the Teaching and Learning Centre on relevant, inter-disciplinary research and teaching matters. 

General Requirements
Candidates should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline. For appointment as Professor, candidates should have a distinguished record of publications in leading journals and academic achievements, and experience in academic administration. For appointment as Associate Professor, candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a sound track record in research and scholarly activities. 

Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records. Administrative experience in university departments would be a distinct advantage. The appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department, the University community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication. 

Appointment
The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. 

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. For appointment at the rank of Professor, appointment with substantiation will normally be considered. 

Fulbright Specialist Opportunity in Algeria

The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP), part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions. Grant benefits include international round-trip economy class airfare, transit allowance, all applicable visa fees, a daily honorarium, enrollment in a limited health benefits program, lodging, meals, and in-country transportation.

The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a Specialist for the approximately 2-week project “Use of Estimated Dynamic Optimization-Based Model in Policy” to take place in Algiers, Algeria beginning in September 2021.

Host Institution: National Economic and Social Council of Algeria

Proposed Time Frame: Approximately 2 weeks, ideally beginning in mid-September. Please note that dates may be flexible based upon the selected candidate’s availability, and may be subject to change, in consultation with the host institution and selected candidate, based upon external factors related to COVID19 such as host country entry requirements. At this time, Algeria requires a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival and requires individuals to quarantine in Algeria for 10 days.

Project Activities: The National Economic and Social Council of Algeria (CNES) is an advisory institution to the national government who formulate policy analysis and make recommendations on issues of national economic and social importance. Algeria’s president has charged CNES with reshaping the country’s monetary policy to bring it in line with international standards. CNES is seeking a Specialist with expertise in the Estimated Dynamic Optimization-based (EDO) model to trainits economists on the model, including how to interpret it and use it to guide monetary policy.

During the 2-week visit, the Specialist will engage in activities that include but are not limited to:

  • Providing an overview of the EDO and its key properties and applications to the macroeconomic policy analysis team at CNES
  • Training CNES economists on practical use of the model including the use of modeling software and how to obtain results on policy questions.

Preferred Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of macroeconomics, quantitative studies, and the EDO model required. Employees of the Federal Reserve Systemor who have worked closely with the Federal Reserve are preferred. Applicants must meet all program eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship.

Rutgers Business School Department of Management and Global Business Non-tenure Track Faculty

The Department of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick invites applications for non-tenure track faculty positions to teach courses in Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, Strategy, Entrepreneurship and/or International Business at the undergraduate and/or MBA level on both the Newark and New Brunswick campuses. These positions are full-time renewable Professional Practice appointments, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Professional Practice.

Responsibilities

The individuals hired for these positions will be responsible primarily for teaching undergraduate and MBA-level courses offered by the Management and Global Business Department at the New Brunswick and Newark campuses as determined by the Department Chair. Candidates are expected to engage in service and/or outreach activities for the Department and/or the School as well as in sufficient professional and/or research activities to maintain currency with AACSB standards. 

Requirements

Applicants should hold a master’s or doctorate degree in the area of teaching responsibility or master’s or doctorate degree in another area combined with significant managerial experience.  ABD (all-but-dissertation) is acceptable. Industry experience at the senior executive level at major corporations or equivalent is desirable. Experience with building and sustaining corporate relationships in an academic setting is a plus.

Applicants for all positions must have demonstrated excellence in teaching in one or more of the following areas or related areas: Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and/or Business Ethics.  Experience in online or hybrid class design and delivery is desirable. Successful applicants must have qualifications to meet and maintain AACSB standards for faculty currency.

Rutgers Business School is located in the New York metropolitan area and spans campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Faculty members are expected to teach on both campuses and are assigned an office on either campus depending on needs.

Application materials include: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references for three letters of recommendation. If possible, also submit evidence of teaching effectiveness. If applicable, please also submit a statement of research interest and writing samples.  Any inquiries should be directed to mgbnttposition@business.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until positions are filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Please, do not e-mail or mail applications.  Interested candidates should submit their application online via the following link: 

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy- Doctoral Fellowship in Data and Implementation Science

Post-doctoral fellowship in data and implementation science available starting immediately at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Pharmacy, in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research. The fellowship provides multidisciplinary, advanced training to researchers and clinicians, and prepares fellows for data and implementation science positions in academia, government, and the consulting, pharmaceutical and insurance industries. 
Fellows will engage in implementation science research, analyses of large claims and electronic health record data sets, including social determinants of health, for epidemiologic and pharmacoeconomic studies and comparative effectiveness research, with activities funded by the FDA, MDH, BHA, SAMHSA, AHRQ, PCORI, NIH, foundations, and private corporations. 

Training includes mentored research, grant-writing, publication, presentation, and teaching experiences; it may also include coursework. This position involves working closely with on-campus and external partners. 
Fellows receive benefits and a competitive salary. 

Qualifications

 Doctoral level degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Operations Research, Health Services Research or related analytical field is required. Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills are a must. Research grant writing experience is highly desired. 

Additional requirements include

  • Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and other AI methods in health and life sciences datasets. 
  • Proficiency in causal inference modeling and other advanced statistical approaches in econometrics, outcomes, or health services research. 
  • Expertise in advanced computational methods such as network analysis, graph databases and structured and unstructured data mining tools. 
  • Knowledge of SAS, R, Python, and SQL, or data visualization software required Knowledge of open/public/private databases including but not limited to clinical trials and drug databases.

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. 

How to Apply

Applicants should submit by email*, a letter of interest, a CV, and two letters of recommendation. Review of applications will start immediately. Finalist interviews will take place following telephone screening interviews. 


Adjunct Faculty Research Ethics Opportunity – University of Houston

The Hobby School of Public Affairs seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach a graduate course on Research Ethics during the spring semester of 2022. The course will be open to graduate students across the university who have an interest in better understanding the principles and practices of research ethics with an eye to practical applications.

Applicants should submit their graduate transcripts, CV, and a letter where they highlight their qualifications to teach the course.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD and should have prior experience working in the field of research ethics or teaching research ethics courses or workshops. 

Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the university are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.  

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts  

Please include your resume or CV, and all other required documents indicated in the posting. Only applications with all required documents will be considered. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.

Faculty Opportunity – Mediterranean School of Business

Mediterranean School of Business- MSB invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions in the following subjects:

•    Management

•    Entrepreneurship  

•    Accounting / Managerial Accounting / Fiscal Policy

•    Operation Management / Supply Chain Management 

•    Strategy and Innovation

•    Business Analytics

Mediterranean School of Business- MSB is a 19-year-old private higher education institution founded by North American trained scholars, corporations, and business leaders. MSB is part of a wider university called South Mediterranean University (SMU) along with an engineering school (MedTech) and  Language and Culture Institute (LCI).  MSB is a double internationally accredited business school (EFMD and AMBA) and is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It offers Undergraduate, Masters, EMBA, English training programs, in addition to many tailored and exclusive executive workshops.  Mediterranean School of Business  has over 20 academic international partner schools worldwide. Their diverse academic programs, prestigious partnerships, and commitment to excellence made us one of the leading and referenced institutions in the MEA region. 

MSB is currently seeking applicants with teaching experience and a proven track record of quality research.

Position Details

Location
Lac 2, Tunisia 

Responsibilities
You will be teaching undergraduate and graduate students. You will also collaborate with other faculty, researchers, and staff members. If you are a full professor, please know that you will be contributing to the development of the faculty body

All positions are based in Tunis. The preferred starting date is August 15th, 2021.

Qualifications

•    Ph.D. in the relevant field

•    Holding a quality research track record and evidence of continuous research activities

•    Demonstrated ability to teach in academic programs

•    Positivity, Empathy, Determination

•    Willingness to actively participate and contribute to all areas of faculty mission

•    Fluency in English

Application Deadlines, Guidelines and Process 

Round 1 Applications must include: Full CV (including the names of three references) and Cover Letter.
Round 2 Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview on our campus.  You could be asked to submit additional documents as needed. 

Open Date
June 18, 2021

Application Deadline
July 31st, 2021

For more information, please contact SMU-HR Development Team at this email address: hr.development@smu.tn

University of British Columbia: Dean, Sauder School of Business

Location: Vancouver, BC

The University of British Columbia (UBC), one of the world’s most dynamic universities, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Sauder School of Business.

UBC’s vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world. Ranked among the top 40 universities globally, with campuses in Vancouver and the Okanagan, UBC has close to 65,000 students and offers both intellectual riches and an unrivalled quality of life.

The Sauder School of Business is Canada’s leading academic business school, maintaining an international reputation for excellence in research and learning, and unmatched global partnerships. Ranked number one for business programs in Canada, Sauder School combines theory with practical application, emphasizing business fundamentals and critical thinking. Today, UBC Sauder is home to more than 4,700 students in Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs, with significant additional enrolment in non-degree professional accreditation programs unique to Sauder for accounting and real estate professionals. Dedicated to rigorous and relevant teaching, UBC Sauder’s programs generate business leaders who drive change and shape industries and organizations around the world.

The new Dean will bring a successful track record in significant leadership roles within a research-intensive university. The Dean will have a strong track record in research and teaching, which they will bring to bear in their role in promoting excellence in both. A strategic leader, they will engage and inspire a diverse range of people in the evolution of the School’s vision, develop collaborative partnerships with other Faculties, and work closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni and others across the University. Committed to excellence and innovation, the Dean will build upon the values UBC Sauder places on ethical and social responsibility. The new Dean’s background and credentials will merit an appointment as full professor in the Sauder School of Business at UBC.

This is an opportunity to lead a world-class business school, with tremendous forward momentum, situated in a city that consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world.

To explore this opportunity and receive the full position profile, submit nominations, or to apply, please contact our search consultants in Boyden’s Vancouver office at 604-685-0261 (ask for Ella Hipolito) or email:  ubcdeansauder@boyden.com

For more information about UBC, visit www.ubc.ca.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  All applicants will be asked to complete a confidential equity survey.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

Penn State: Part-Time Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

Job Description:

The Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (OEC) under the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State is seeking a qualified Part-Time Lecturer to provide course development and online delivery of two NSF I-Corps Virtual Short Courses to take place Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. This appointment will be a part-time, non-tenure track appointment without benefits and with no guarantee of renewal.

Position Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a strong entrepreneurial background and prior teaching experience; expertise with virtual delivery of teaching materials highly preferred.

While it will be the responsibility of the Part-Time Lecturer to build the Virtual Short Courses to be delivered, familiarity with the following topics is highly preferred, as terms of our agreement with the National Science Foundation dictate certain topics should be covered in the Virtual Short Courses:

  • Lean Startup concepts including Customer Discovery principles, identifying Customer Segments, and writing effective Value Propositions
  • How to conduct effective Customer Discovery Interviews (virtual as well as in-person)
  • Understanding the importance of Product Market Fit
  • Understanding the tech transfer process at Penn State
  • Applying for the NSF I-Corps National Teams Program
  • Applying for SBIR/STTR funding

The Part-Time Lecturer will work closely with the OEC Director, OEC Associate Director, and OEC Program Manager to produce and virtually deliver two 4-5 week Virtual Short Courses. Responsibilities will include:

  • Developing the curriculum for the Virtual Short Courses
  • Assisting in recruiting Teams for the Virtual Short Courses
  • Teaching the Virtual Short Courses
  • Holding virtual “Office Hours” during the Virtual Short Courses to support effective Team learning

Application Information:

Contact: Talent Acquisition, Penn State

TDD: 814-865-1473

Online App. Form: http://apptrkr.com/h_5f7cb6f9f0d84f06930e0dbaa2f18cb5

Current Employees:

If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) at Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the internal application process.

Lecturer – Entrepreneurship – Haas School of Business

The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley is accepting applications for temporary lecturers to teach courses in entrepreneurship.

The deadline to apply is April 14, 2021.

Position Description

The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in Entrepreneurship should an opening arise. The pool will remain in place for one year. Positions may range from 8.5% to 33% time, and applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April, fall course needs in May, and in November for spring course needs.

General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include:

  • Holding office hours
  • Assigning grades
  • Advising students
  • Preparing course materials.

Basic qualifications:
The minimum qualification to be an applicant is a Bachelor Degree or equivalent international degree at time of application.

Preferred qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the professional practice of Entrepreneurship field at a business, government or not-for-profit organization by start date. Higher education teaching experience and advanced degree by start date are preferred.

Salary for all positions will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Haas School of Business is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

Application Information

Online application: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02588.

The pool will close on April 14, 2021. If you have questions, please contact us at lecturerrecruit@haas.berkeley.edu.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the Department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is represented by the bargaining unit.

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Under Federal Law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAc

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