Posted: 09/10/2024
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Management
Military
Posting Number: req20533
Department: Management and Organizations
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Center for Trust Studies at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in trust research. The fellowship is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). It will begin in mid-August 2024 and continue for two academic years until May 2026. The position is open to researchers with an interest in trust in organizational settings. Applicants should have a background in management, sociology, psychology, or a related field, and their orientation can either be micro, meso, or macro. The ideal candidate has shown significant promise in making scholarly impact. Applicants should have completed their Ph.D. before starting the fellowship and no later than July 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The fellowship offers a competitive salary. The postdoctoral fellow will focus on research while working closely with the Center Director, Dr. Oliver Schilke. The primary objective of the fellow should be to publish in top journals and advance their research skills in order to be well-prepared for a faculty position in management or a related field. In addition, the fellow will teach one class per academic year, which will allow them to gain some teaching experience. The fellow is expected to be in residence in Tucson, Arizona during their tenure, actively participate in seminars, and contribute to the broader intellectual community. Relocation funding is not provided. In addition to the Center for Trust Studies, the postdoc will also be a part of the Management & Organizations Department.
About the Center for Trust Studies: The Center for Trust Studies is directed by Oliver Schilke, Professor of Management and Organizations (with tenure) and of Sociology (by courtesy). It has a total of eleven affiliated faculty from the Eller College of Management and ten external advisors from other top research universities, including Stanford, Chicago, and Northwestern. At the core of the Center’s mission is to support cutting edge research on trust.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research
- Conduct teaching
- Administrative support for the Center for Trust Studies
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in management, sociology, psychology, economics or a related discipline. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.
- Applicants should have completed their Ph.D. before starting the fellowship and no later than July 2024.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 30
Job FTE: 0.75
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $61,008
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Oliver Schilke
oschilke@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applications should include 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of purpose (cover letter) outlining core research interests and an advanced research project to be completed during the fellowship along with related goals, 3) at least one advanced research paper or publication, and 4) the names and contact information of three references.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.