From an email that I received earlier today:
The University of Connecticut solicits applications for a joint appointment
within the School of Business and The Human Rights Institute at the rank of
Assistant Professor. This tenure-track position resides in the School of
Business, and is a 9-month appointment. The successful candidate is expected to
engage in scholarly research with a focus on human rights as related to
business practices, law and ethics, corporate social responsibility, and/or
public policy, and publish in high quality journals. This position includes
undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments in the School of Business and
the Human Rights Institute. In addition, the faculty member is expected to
perform service and outreach as needed and consistent with the School of
Business, the Human Rights Institute, and The University of Connecticut’s
interests and priorities. The appointment begins August 23, 2014. The
compensation package will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and
experience.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) Pursuit of or a completed J.D. or Ph.D. from
an accredited United States university or equivalent foreign terminal degree;
2) The potential for excellent scholarly activity on human rights as related to
business practices, law and ethics, corporate social responsibility, and/or
public policy; and 3) Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or
significant experience in the practice of law focused on human rights as
related to business practices, law and ethics, corporate social responsibility,
and/or public policy.
Preferred Qualifications: 1) Evidence of publishing high quality research
in the area of human rights as related to business practices, law and ethics,
corporate social responsibility, and/or public policy; 2) Evidence of effective
graduate teaching in higher education (or equivalent) in the areas of human
rights as related to business practices, law and ethics, corporate social
responsibility, and/or public policy; 3) Ability to collegially contribute
through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and
excellence of the learning experience.
Applications are
accepted online only at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/faculty/index.php.
To be considered a candidate for the position, applications must include: 1) a
cover letter indicating your research focus, 2) your curriculum vita, 3) two
published works or works in progress, and 4) if available, copies of your
teaching evaluations. Additionally, please follow the instructions in
Academic Jobs Online to direct two reference writers to submit letters of
reference on your behalf.
If you have questions about the position, Emma Gilligan, Co-Chair of the
Search Committee, Director of the Human Rights Institute at emma.gilligan@uconn.edu.
Interested
qualified candidates are urged to apply by November 9, 2013. In keeping with
the University’s commitment to building a culturally diverse community, we
encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities,
women, and people with disabilities. UConn is an AA/EEO employer.
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