DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Endowed Chair in Family Business

The College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton seeks to fill an endowed position in Family Business with a faculty member who possesses a distinguished record in this emerging field. This individual will join a Family Business program that is a Center of Excellence in the College. The Family Business Council and Center was established in 1995 and already sponsors one of the best family business programs in the country.

Opportunities for this position include the following:

  • Teach undergraduate, graduate, and executive education courses in Family Business and possibly a secondary area
  • Drive development of Family Business academic and professional curriculum
  • Play an integral role in the CSUF Family Business Council
  • Advise students interested in family business
  • Conduct and encourage research in family business issues
  • Interact with individuals and companies on the Family Business Council
  • Work with the Center Director to grow the Council and support base
  • Participate in department, College, and university activities

The individual should ideally possess the following credentials:

  • Relevant Masters or Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution (AACSB preferred).
  • Strong commitment to teaching and research;
  • Several years of executive level business experience;
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and faculty;
  • University teaching experience is highly desirable;
  • Research record in family business and experience working with family businesses is preferred.

NOTE: Appointment to a tenure-track position is contingent upon presentation of an earned doctoral degree and evidence of significant teaching and research in this field.

Rank & Salary
This position will be either a tenure-track faculty position or a non tenure-track lecturer position, depending upon qualifications. This is a term position. Salary is commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. The University offers excellent comprehensive benefits including health/vision/dental plans, spousal, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver, and access to campus childcare, a defined benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx

Job Control Number
23993G-08-076

Appointment Date
August 2008

Application Procedure
Applications including a letter of interest, transcript, current resume, summaries of existing teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Dr. Ellen Dumond
Chair, Department of Management
Endowed Chair Family Business Search
College of Business & Economics
California State University, Fullerton, CA 92834
Voice: 714-278-2251 or fax: 714-278-2645
Email: edumond@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The College
The College of Business & Economics is accredited by AACSB at both the undergraduate and master's levels. There are over 150 full-time faculty members and 8,000 students, including more than 500 graduate students. Bachelor degrees are offered in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, Entertainment & Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Information Systems/Decision Sciences, Marketing, and International Business. Masters degrees are in Business Administration, Economics, Management Science, Accounting, Taxation, and Information Technology. The College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the nation and in Fall 2008, will be moving into a new state-of-the-art facility. For more information about the College visit: http://business.fullerton.edu/.

The University
Cal State Fullerton is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. With over 35,000 students, it is one of the largest California State University campuses. While there is considerable emphasis on undergraduate teaching, the University offers a strong Masters Program and rewards research and publication. Campus technology includes a modern computer system, available software including statistical packages and various databases, on-line research facilities, and "smart" classrooms. Research opportunities are enhanced by its close proximity to other premier universities. The suburban economy offers an extensive business environment, with many high technology companies as well as major corporate headquarters in Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
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