David and Leslie Lawson Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies Job at The University of Tulsa
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Members of the search committee will be attending the
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) 2023 Annual Conference (Tallahassee, FL – Jan 18-22) to interview candidates. Initial interviews may also take place via Zoom or Teams. Applications should indicate whether applicants intend to attend the USASBE meeting.
Questions may be addressed to:
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Larry Wofford, Search Chair
Lawson Chair Faculty Search Committee
Larry-wofford@utulsa.edu
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
David and Leslie Lawson Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Collins College of Business at the University of Tulsa seeks an experienced and qualified candidate to fill the David and Leslie Lawson Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies. The Lawson Chair holder will contribute to the missions of the college and university by conducting and publishing research in entrepreneurship, innovation, and change in leading journals; developing appropriate curricula and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship; collaborating with faculty across the TU campus on innovative interdisciplinary research and teaching projects, and building and strengthening relationships with the Tulsa and regional entrepreneurship ecosystem. The expected start date is August 2023. Salary and rank will be competitive with AACSB-accredited institutions and commensurate with experience. Tenure may be awarded to a qualified candidate. The Lawson Chair will be a nine-month faculty appointment.
Entrepreneurship and innovation have been identified as areas of strategic importance for Collins College and the University of Tulsa. Collins College offers an undergraduate innovation, change, and entrepreneurship minor open to all majors on campus and a management major with a specialization in innovation, change, and entrepreneurship. Graduate courses are offered for students within the college and across the TU campus. The successful applicant will play a key role in the evolution of entrepreneurship and innovation education in the college and university.
Fringe benefits include life, health, disability insurance, and retirement. The University of Tulsa also offers free tuition for faculty dependents. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A goal of this search is to increase the diversity of the faculty, and we, therefore, welcome applicants who come from groups that are historically underrepresented, such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
Duties:
The successful applicant will teach entrepreneurship-related courses in the College’s undergraduate and graduate programs, maintain active and productive research in entrepreneurship, innovation, and change, and engage in appropriate professional and service activities. The ability to teach a course or courses in management is desirable. Other activities include engaging with students and faculty to solve problems encountered by entrepreneurs in startups and other organizations, along with contributing to the general activities and operations of the college and university.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for the Lawson Chair include a doctoral degree in a business-related discipline; strong scholarly credentials, including innovation, change, and entrepreneurship-related publications in high-quality journals; a record of quality entrepreneurship teaching and visionary program development; a demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively on research and teaching endeavors; a history of involvement in the development of successful business ventures; and evidence of an ability to develop meaningful relationships in entrepreneurship, innovation, and change ecosystems.
The preferred candidate will have a portfolio of high-quality, innovative research, including externally funded research; a demonstrated record of high-quality academic and professional teaching; a demonstrated record of collaborative ventures in the university environment and with external stakeholders; and a record of mentorship of faculty.
The College, University, and Local Community:
The Collins College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, which maintains the highest standards for business schools in the world, and has been named one of the top undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek and Princeton Review. Home to approximately 500 undergraduate business students and 250 graduate business students, the College has four academic units and approximately 35 full-time business faculty positions. Degree offerings include Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc), online Master of Energy Business (MEB), and the BS in Business Administration (BSBA). The CCB has partnerships and working relationships with higher education institutions in Ireland and Germany. It enjoys excellent relationships with businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the Tulsa metropolitan area and nationally.
The University of Tulsa is the oldest private educational institution in Oklahoma, with an endowment exceeding $1 billion. Total enrollment is approximately 4,400 students, distributed among five colleges: Collins College of Business, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, Oxley College of Health Science, and the College of Law. Seventy-four percent of TU’s freshman class graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and the mean ACT score of incoming freshmen in fall 2018 was 30. Additional information about TU and the Collins College of Business may be found at
https://business.utulsa.edu/.
Tulsa has a population of just over 953,000 across its combined metropolitan statistical area and a cost-of-living index of 89.6%, making it one of the most affordable and livable cities in the United States. Located in the rolling Osage Hills of northeastern Oklahoma, the City has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with numerous cultural opportunities, including two major art museums; professional resident opera, ballet, symphony, and theater companies; and exceptional medical, recreational, and business facilities. In addition, the City boasts a strong emphasis on quality of life. Time magazine has named the Tulsa Gathering Place Park as one of the top 100 places to visit in the world in 2019. Tulsa International Airport is serviced by most major airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines.
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Application Information:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Members of the search committee will be attending the
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (
USASBE
) 2023 Annual Conference (Tallahassee, FL – Jan 18-22) to interview candidates. Initial interviews may also take place via Zoom or Teams. Applications should indicate whether applicants intend to attend the USASBE meeting.
Candidates should submit an application package by the link below that contains:
(i) A letter of interest that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and practice, a brief explanation of prior and proposed research objectives, and a description of how the candidate’s background aligns with, complements, or expands on the existing goals and objectives of the school,
(ii) copies of applicable teaching evaluations,
(iii) current resume or curriculum vitae,
(iv) names and contact information of three references
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Larry Wofford, Search Chair
Lawson Chair Faculty Search Committee
Larry-wofford@utulsa.edu
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristics, including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Disabled/ Veteran.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications for the Lawson Chair include a doctoral degree in a business-related discipline; strong scholarly credentials, including innovation, change, and entrepreneurship-related publications in high-quality journals; a record of quality entrepreneurship teaching and visionary program development; a demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively on research and teaching endeavors; a history of involvement in the development of successful business ventures; and evidence of an ability to develop meaningful relationships in entrepreneurship, innovation, and change ecosystems.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have a portfolio of high-quality, innovative research, including externally funded research; a demonstrated record of high-quality academic and professional teaching; a demonstrated record of collaborative ventures in the university environment and with external stakeholders; and a record of mentorship of faculty.
Physical Demands
Minimal physical demands required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F065P
Open Date
10/06/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Members of the search committee will be attending the
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (
USASBE
) 2023 Annual Conference (Tallahassee, FL – Jan 18-22) to interview candidates. Initial interviews may also take place via Zoom or Teams. Applications should indicate whether applicants intend to attend the USASBE meeting.
Questions may be addressed to:
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Larry Wofford, Search Chair
Lawson Chair Faculty Search Committee
Larry-wofford@utulsa.edu
Advertising Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Eeo Statement Summary
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
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