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Associate Professor or Professor of Business or Economics and Chair of the Division of Business and Enterprise

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown invites applications for a full-time position as Associate Professor or Professor of Economics or Business (depending on qualifications) and also Chair of the Division of Business and Enterprise. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, founded in 1927, is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A vital knowledge center and a foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development, Pitt-Johnstown provides a first-class educational experience that is purposefully designed to prepare students for the real world of the 21st century. Pitt-Johnstown is recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the North, ranking as the 8th Best Public School, the 12th Best Regional College (including private schools), and the 5th Best for Veterans in 2024. Pitt-Johnstown offers a supportive living-learning environment and a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that is current and responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs and the needs of our communities. Our campus is located on 650 picturesque acres in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. Additional information on our institution is available on our website: www.johnstown.pitt.edu

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this position are similar to a Dean of Business and include directing programs in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing; supervising faculty and staff; managing the divisional budget; and serving as a member of Pitt Johnstown’s academic leadership. The Division Chairperson also teaches two courses per semester in his or her area of expertise. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Division Chairperson is also a liaison to external stakeholders.

Qualifications include:

• An earned doctorate in Economics or a Business field supportive of the Division’s mission

• An established record of scholarly productivity consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Pitt-Johnstown

• At least five years of academic administrative experience in higher education that includes responsibilities such as hiring and mentoring faculty, curriculum development, program review and assessment, and managing budgets.

In your online application, please include:

• Comprehensive curriculum vita

• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position that includes a statement regarding goals established in Pitt-Johnstown’s Strategic Plan The Next Level 2023-2030: Preparing for a New UPJ Century.

• Successful candidates will be expected to teach two courses each semester. Please include a statement of teaching explaining insights you have learned from student and peer feedback and how those improved your teaching.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations)

• Copies of graduate grade transcripts (official transcripts will be needed later)

• Statement of eligibility to work in the United States

Starting Date:

• Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, material must be received by October 21, 2024. A review will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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