What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Norman and Ruth Carroll Endowed Chair in Business and Economics position at Dominican University?
Position Title: The Norman and Ruth Carroll Endowed Chair in Business and Economics
Department: Brennan School of Business
Reports To: Dean, Brennan School of Business
Term of Appointment: One Academic Semester: Fall 2025 (August 15th to December 15th, 2025) or Spring 2026 (January 15th to May 15th, 2026).
Term of Appointment: One Academic Semester: Fall 2025 (August 15th to December 15th, 2025) or Spring 2026 (January 15th to May 15th, 2026).
Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) - Expectation of an on-campus residency
Position Summary:
Dominican University’s Brennan School of Business (BSB) announces a search for an outstanding international faculty and scholar to join the school to serve as The Norman and Ruth Carroll Endowed Chair in Business and Economics for one academic semester. This position was established with a philanthropic investment of $1.5 million, to build the academic profile and research capacity of the Brennan School of Business. It allows the school to recruit annually, for a one or two academic semesters, a recognized faculty member to collaborate with, and mentor, Brennan faculty in areas of scholarship consistent with the strategic priorities of the school. Brennan seeks to host outstanding international researchers from premier academic institutions, partner universities, AACSB accredited institutions, or Academy of International Business (AIB) members.
As a diverse, Catholic HSI institution, we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities, as well as someone who can demonstrate commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching and research practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of The Norman and Ruth Carroll Endowed Chair in Business and Economics is to bring research expertise and scholarly recognition to the Brennan School of Business. During and beyond the Chair holder’s on-campus residency, he/she will be expected to provide contributions from among the following, to be determined at the time of recruitment:
The primary purpose of The Norman and Ruth Carroll Endowed Chair in Business and Economics is to bring research expertise and scholarly recognition to the Brennan School of Business. During and beyond the Chair holder’s on-campus residency, he/she will be expected to provide contributions from among the following, to be determined at the time of recruitment:
- Collaborate on at least one major research project with a Brennan School of Business faculty member.
- Share teaching expertise with Brennan’s faculty members through the Dialogues on Teaching.
- Share research expertise with Brennan’s faculty members through the Dialogues on Research.
- Prepare and deliver, in collaboration with a Brennan faculty member, a presentation of their joint research efforts at an academic conference.
- Participate as a presenter in one of Brennan’s outreach efforts to share his/her areas of research expertise with business and community leaders.
- Submit for publication an article to a Peer Reviewed Journal (PRJ) with a Brennan faculty member.
- When appropriate, the Chair may engage in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level – whether as a guest lecturer or as the teacher-of-record in, for example, an intensive seminar-like course.
Required Qualifications:
- Successful applicants must have a terminal degree in Business or Economics.
- Preference in selecting the Chair holder will be given to faculty with teaching and research expertise in Economics. However, applicants with expertise in one of the following academic disciplines will also be considered and are encouraged to apply: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, and Marketing.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Compensation
The Carroll Chair holder will receive a competitive monthly stipend to support travel, accommodation, research, and personal expenses.
Nominations, Applications, and Inquires:
Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a substantive statement of interest addressing the candidate’s qualifications. Please address your application to: Roberto Curci, Dean, Brennan School of Business, and submit it online at http://www.dom.edu/jobs. For inquiries, please contact Dean Curci at rcurci@dom.edu.
Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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