Assistant Professor - Sustainable Management

University of Wisconsin Stout • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Business Administration in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Sustainable Management. The Cofrin School of Business prioritizes teaching excellence, a commitment to learner success, quality scholarship, engagement with the regional business community, and dedication to collaboration, institutional, community, and professional service. Professional working experience in the world of business is viewed favorably. The successful applicant will contribute to a university, school, and academic unit with growing enrollment, a strong commitment to sustainability, and extensive regional business connections. Applicants will be encouraged to engage with sustainability aligned campus centers and initiatives, such as the ongoing efforts to secure a NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve for Green Bay, the Wisconsin Freshwater Collaborative, the Environmental Management and Business Institute, and the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. The Cofrin School of Business has adopted a societal impact goal to prepare northeastern Wisconsin to sustainably leverage its vast freshwater resource for the economic and social benefit of the region. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in sustainable management, environmental management, management, or closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. Candidates who have not completed their doctorate by the start date will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral, the title will change to Assistant Professor. The contract will not be renewed if the degree is not conferred by the end of the terminal appointment.
• Ongoing record of scholarship, including peer-reviewed journal publications, consistent with the level of experience.
• Ability to teach a variety of foundational business courses.
• Evidence of a commitment to quality teaching.
• Evidence of engagement in institutional, community, and professional endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students in the “transcripts to resumes” program
• Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to sustainable business practices, which may include but is not limited to Principles of Sustainability in Business, Sustainable Management, Sustainability in Supply Chains, or Leading Sustainable Organizations.
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank, including developing a strong research program involving collaboration with faculty and students
• Contribute to ongoing program development within the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business
• Build partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to advance sustainable business practices
• Participate fully in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business’ AACSB accreditation efforts, including societal impact goals aligned with sustainability
• Perform institutional and community service

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
• Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees