Robert J. Manning Endowed Chair in Corporate Sustainability

General Summary of Position:

The Management Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, is seeking applications for the Robert J. Manning Endowed Chair in Corporate Sustainability, a tenured full-professor appointment. We invite applications from tenured full professors or advanced associate professors from AACSB-accredited schools. The ideal candidates possess a record of nationally recognized research in Corporate Sustainability or Corporate Social Responsibility as evidenced by publications in top-tier journals. In addition, they can demonstrate excellence in teaching and service within their academic community and profession. Preferred candidates will also have strong external engagement with academic associations such as the Academy of Management and the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability. The successful candidate will maintain a high-quality research agenda, mentor Ph.D., graduate, and undergraduate students, and collaborate with faculty. They will also develop courses on Corporate Sustainability and/or Corporate Social Responsibility at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Additionally, they will continue their external service to the profession.

The initial appointment for the Endowed Chair is five years, renewable for additional three-year terms without limit, subject to successful review of research, teaching, and service activities. The Endowed Chair, in addition to the base (9-month) salary, will receive a one-month summer salary annually, a substantial research fund to cover conference travel, hosting seminars, and other research expenses, and will have access to Ph.D. research assistance and administrative support. The Endowed Chair is expected to maintain research-intensive status and teach three courses per academic year, with at least one course per year at the undergraduate level. The starting date for the position is negotiable.

The Endowed Chair will join the Management Department, a collegial and accomplished group of 16 scholars who publish in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Review, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal and maintain a high level of teaching excellence. The Manning School itself boasts a vibrant community of over 3,750 diverse undergraduate and graduate students and holds accreditation from AACSB International. Situated in a modern facility equipped with cutting-edge classrooms, the school offers an exceptional learning environment. UMass Lowell is located 30 miles Northwest of Boston and serves as the second-largest public university in Massachusetts with over 18,000 students. It acts as a research hub for the Merrimack Valley innovation ecosystem and has close ties with numerous Fortune 500 companies with proximal regional headquarters.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Tenured Full or Associate Professor with a Ph.D. in a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited school
• Evidence of ongoing research and a record of top-tier publications in general management journals
• A record of teaching effectiveness
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students and faculty
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supervising and advising doctoral students
• Evidence of a strong commitment to internal and external service
• Record of external engagement within Corporate Sustainability and/or Corporate Social Responsibility academic communities.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at 978-934-3560 for information regarding benefits and related employment matters or if you have any questions about the position.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please include the following required documents with your application:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter detailing accomplishments, research and teaching interests, and professional background
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application. All materials should be submitted using our electronic application system.