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The Department of Management and Human Resources at The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Strategic Management. We seek a candidate with a recently completed or soon-to-be-completed PhD degree. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional promise to produce high-quality, impactful research addressing canonical questions in strategic management.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department's research and teaching missions in strategic management, with a particular emphasis on advancing foundational conversations in the field. We welcome applicants whose work engages core issues such as:

• Firm boundaries, capabilities, and performance
• Competitive strategy and sustained competitive advantage
• Innovation, learning, and organizational design
• Strategic decision-making under uncertainty

Candidates may employ a range of theoretical and empirical approaches, but must demonstrate a commitment to rigorous, theory-driven, and reproducible research that contributes to fundamental conversations in the strategic management field.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in very limited situations (e.g., F1/OPT to H-1b, H-1b change of employer), but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk.

Performance Objectives:

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in leading academic journals
• Teach undergraduate, MBA, and/or doctoral courses in strategic management
• Contribute to doctoral education and mentoring
• Participate actively in the department and college intellectual community
• Provide rank-appropriate service to the department, college, university, and profession

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required: Applicants must hold, or be nearing completion of, a doctorate in Strategic Management (or a related discipline) from an AACSB-accredited doctoral-granting institution, with the degree earned in 2024 or later; Experienced candidates must have at least one accepted publication in a top Strategy related journal; Those who have yet to earn a PhD must have a demonstrated potential for publication in top-tier academic journals; Strong grounding in canonical theories and empirical traditions in strategic management; Evidence of effective or promising teaching ability; Ability to contribute to a collegial and inclusive academic environment.

Desired: Evidence of awards or recognition by major academic societies; Evidence of papers published or at the R&R stage in top-tier strategic management journals (e.g., Strategic Management Journal); Evidence of field-level engagement (e.g., participating in or organizing AoM or SMS events); Evidence of overlapping research interests with current Fisher College of Business strategic management faculty.

Additional Information

Assistant Professors in this department currently have a base salary between $185,000 and $ 200,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting on your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

The College:

Fisher College of Business has a rich research tradition and engages through the college and the Graduate School in programs at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels. The nationally ranked Fisher College of Business is one of 15 colleges within the university, with approximately 9,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students.

Department Information:

The mission of the Department of Management and Human Resources (MHR) is to offer and maintain outstanding nationally and internationally recognized academic programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels and to provide an environment conducive to faculty research of the highest caliber. The department strives to develop its faculty throughout their careers in the achievement of excellence in teaching, research, and service. MHR faculty contribute research and teaching in five areas: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, International Business, and Organizational Behavior.

The University:

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Review of applications will begin in September 7th and continue until the position is filled.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter describing research agenda and teaching interests Curriculum Vita (CV) Two writing samples are required: a job market paper (derived from the dissertation) and a second paper (preferably also based on the dissertation). Three letters of recommendation

You may also submit the following materials, but they are not required:

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.