ASAC

Administrative Sciences Association of Canada

Management Information Systems

Poste de professeur(e) adjoint(e)/ agrégé(e), Département de la gestion, Collège militaire royal du Canada

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Le Département de la gestion du Collège militaire royal du Canada (CMR) offre un poste de professeur (e) adjoint (e) / agrégé (e) de durée indéterminée. Le candidat (la candidate) devrait enseigner au semestre d’automne 2022. La date de début du 4 juillet 2022 est néanmoins flexible pour s’adapter aux circonstances personnelles et professionnelles.

La qualification requise est un PhD, DBA ou Tout Sauf la Thèse (achèvement en un an à partir de la date d’embauche) d’un établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire reconnu dans un domaine lié à la gestion / administration des affaires.

Il s’agit d’un poste bilingue impératif. Le CMR est à la recherche d’un candidat (e) bilingue capable de répondre à la norme de langue seconde de la fonction publique canadienne d’au moins CBC/CBC.* Les candidats (es) retenus (es) devront dispenser des cours en anglais et en français aux niveaux du premier cycle et des cycles supérieurs en gestion des systèmes d’information (GSI) ou en technologies de l’information (TI). Une expérience dans l’enseignement de la gestion générale serait un atout. Les candidats (es) doivent fournir la preuve d’un solide portefeuille d’enseignement et d’un engagement envers l’excellence en pédagogie.

Le candidat retenu (la candidate retenue) devra développer un programme de recherche indépendant. De plus, il / elle devra contribuer en servant le département, la faculté, l’université et la communauté professionnelle en général. La capacité à travailler en collaboration avec des collègues dans un environnement universitaire est donc essentielle.

Les candidats et les candidates intéressé(e)s doivent soumettre les documents suivants (format PDF) en un seul courriel à SSH-Prof@rmc.ca avant 25 février 2022 :

Lettre de motivation,
Curriculum vitae récent,
Portefeuille de recherche (par exemple, publications récentes dans des revues académiques/documents de travail, actes de conférence),
Portfolio d’enseignement (par exemple, enseignement de la philosophie, exemples de plans de cours ou d’élaboration de programmes d’études),
Liste de trois références.

Veuillez indiquer le numéro de dossier RMC 162351 et votre nom de famille dans la ligne d’objet de la correspondance électronique. Si vous avez des questions concernant ce processus, veuillez communiquer avec Dr Fahim Youssofzai (fahim.youssofzai@rmc.ca). Les candidats (es) présélectionnés (ées) seront invités à un entretien. Nous remercions tous ceux qui postulent. Seules les personnes sélectionnées pour les prochaines étapes seront contactées.

Le Collège militaire royal du Canada est situé à Kingston, en Ontario, sur les terres traditionnelles des peuples anishinaabe et haudenosaunee. Ces terres sont régies par le Pacte de la ceinture wampum dit « Bol à une seule cuillère », un accord entre ces peuples autochtones pour partager et entretenir la terre et ses ressources et prendre soin de la population.

Le Collège militaire royal du Canada est une université bilingue offrant des programmes de premier cycle et des cycles supérieurs en sciences sociales et humaines, en sciences et en génie aux membres des Forces canadiennes et aux civils. Le département de gestion offre un diplôme de premier cycle en administration des affaires et contribue à un MBA et un MPA, ainsi que des certificats en cyber-sécurité, en leadership et en programmes de formation militaire professionnelle.

Kingston est une belle ville historique au confluent du lac Ontario, du fleuve Saint-Laurent et du système du canal Rideau. Kingston est reconnue comme l’une des villes les plus agréables à vivre au Canada, avec un bord de l’eau pittoresque et plus de restaurants par habitant que presque tout autre endroit au Canada. Facilement accessible depuis Toronto, Ottawa et Montréal, Kingston offre une scène dynamique avec un large éventail de musique, d’art, d’histoire, de théâtre et de spectacles locaux qui attirent des milliers de touristes chaque année. Kingston a également été désignée ville bilingue par le gouvernement de l’Ontario.

Conformément à la Loi sur l’emploi dans la fonction publique, la préférence sera accordée aux anciens combattants (anciennes combattantes) et aux citoyens canadiens (citoyennes canadiennes). Les candidats ayant des diplômes étrangers sont tenus de fournir une preuve d’équivalence canadienne. Vous pouvez consulter le Centre d’information canadien sur les diplômes internationaux à http://www.cmec.ca/cicic/ pour de plus amples renseignements. Le Collège militaire royal du Canada fait la promotion de l’équité en matière d’emploi et encourage les candidats (es) à indiquer volontairement sur leur demande s’ils/elles sont une femme, un Autochtone, une personne handicapée ou un membre d’une minorité visible. Les candidats (es) sont invités (ées) à expliquer les interruptions de carrière à plus long terme, dues par exemple à des raisons de santé ou familiales, qui ont eu un impact sur les résultats de la recherche.

* Pour plus d’informations sur les normes de qualification pour la deuxième langue officielle, veuillez accéder à https://www.canada.ca/fr/secretariat-conseil-tresor/services/dotation/normes-qualification/relatives-langues-officielles.html

Assistant or Associate Professor Position, Department of Management, Royal Military College of Canada

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The Department of Management of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) has one opening for an indeterminate full time Assistant or Associate Professor. The candidate is expected to teach in Fall 2022 semester. The start date of July 4th 2022 is nonetheless flexible to accommodate personal and professional circumstances.

The required qualification is a PhD, DBA, or All-But-Dissertation (completion within one year from the date of hiring) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in a field related to business administration / management.

This is a bilingual imperative position. RMC is seeking a candidate who is able to work in both official languages and able to meet the Canadian Public Service second language standard of at least CBC/ CBC.* Successful candidates will be expected to deliver courses in both English and French at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Management of Information System (MIS) or Information Technology (IT). Experience in teaching general management would be an asset. Applicants must provide evidence of a strong teaching portfolio and a commitment to excellence in pedagogy.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to contribute through service to the Department, the Faculty, the University, and the broader professional community. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a university environment is therefore essential.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format in a single email to SSH-Prof@rmc.ca by 25 February 2022:

Cover letter,
Recent curriculum-vitae,
Research portfolio (for example, recent publications in academic journals/working papers, conference proceedings),
Teaching portfolio (for example, teaching philosophy, examples of course outlines or curriculum development),
List of three references.

Please reference the RMC file number 162351 and your last name in the email correspondence subject line. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Dr. Fahim Youssofzai (fahim.youssofzai@rmc.ca). Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Royal Military College of Canada is a bilingual university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the social sciences and humanities, sciences and engineering to members of the Canadian Forces and civilians. The Department of Management offers, and contributes to, an undergraduate BA (Business Administration) degree, MBA, and MPA alongside certificates in cyber security, leadership, and professional military education programs.

The Royal Military College of Canada is located in Kingston, Ontario on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. These lands are covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between these Indigenous peoples to peaceably share and care for the land, its resources, and its peoples.

Kingston is a beautiful and historic city at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal system. Kingston is recognized as one of the most livable cities in Canada, with a picturesque waterfront and more restaurants per capita than almost any other place in Canada. Easily accessible from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, Kingston offers a vibrant scene with a diverse array of local music, art, history, theatre and live entertainment that attracts thousands of tourists annually. Kingston has also been designated as a bilingual city by the Government of Ontario.

In accordance with the Public Service Employment Act, preference will be given to veterans and Canadian citizens. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cmec.ca/cicic/ for further information. The Royal Military College of Canada promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. Candidates are welcome to explain longer term career interruptions, due to for example health or family reasons, that had an impact on research output.

* For more information on qualification standards for second official language, please access https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html

Tenure Track Position, Business Analytics (CPA Chair), Alberta School of Business – University of Alberta

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The Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Business Analytics (CPA Chair). The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022.

Candidates will have graduated from an accredited PhD program in a relevant area, such as Operations Management, Management Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Statistics. Candidates will possess an excellent research record or have the potential to publish in top business journals (including Management Science, Operations Research, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, Information Systems Research, and MIS Quarterly), and have shown evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates will have a proven track record of (or demonstrated interest in) institution building and service in addition to exceptional scholarship in Business Analytics. Proficiency in English is required. Candidates who help to add diversity to the group (in expertise area, methodology, or gender) are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities of the position include teaching and creating Business Analytics courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, conducting and publishing research in top-tier business journals, and service to the School’s academic activities. The Alberta School of Business has an energetic PhD program and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in its continuing success and development.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, the Alberta School of Business is one of the largest business schools in Canada with 70 faculty members, 2100 undergraduate students, and 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: To develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the World. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement. For more information about the School, please visit our web site at www.business.ualberta.ca and for more information about the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics, please see https://www.ualberta.ca/accounting-business-analytics/.

Located in Western Canada, the province of Alberta boasts diverse landscapes from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to wide open prairies and blue skies. The University of Alberta is situated in the provincial capital of Edmonton. This city is a vibrant multi-cultural centre with over one million people that offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, year round festivals, reliable public transportation and ample opportunities for recreation.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and is competitive with similar research-focused business schools in North America.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, samples of research, any available teaching ratings, and names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment. This position will remain open until filled.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

Please send application by e-mail (PDF files) to:

Dr. Karim Jamal, Chair
Department of Accounting and Business Analytics
Alberta School of Business
University of Alberta

How to Apply
Email abachair@ualberta.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Poste de professeur/e, département de systèmes d’information organisationnels, l’Université Laval

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Le département de systèmes d’information organisationnels de l’Université Laval sollicite les candidatures de personnes détentrices d’un doctorat en administration avec spécialisation en systèmes d’information ou d’un doctorat dans une spécialisation équivalente. Les candidatures de tous les rangs universitaires sont acceptées.

Description du poste
1. Enseigner aux trois cycles en systèmes d’information.
2. Effectuer des recherches en systèmes d’information ou dans tout autre domaine complémentaire.
3. Diriger des travaux de recherche d’étudiants inscrits au 2e ou 3e cycle (thèses de doctorat, mémoires et essais de maîtrise) et participer à des activités de formation continue.
4. Contribuer à la vie départementale, facultaire et universitaire.
5. Développer des liens avec les milieux pratiques et académiques.

Critères de sélection
La candidate ou le candidat doit :
1. Détenir un diplôme de doctorat (Ph.D.) en administration avec spécialisation en systèmes d’information ou d’un doctorat d’une spécialisation équivalente. Les personnes postulant pour ce poste pourraient être sur le point de compléter leur doctorat dans le domaine recherché.
2. Montrer un excellent dossier de publications ou un grand potentiel de publications dans le futur.
3. Être en mesure d’enseigner dans les domaines mis de l’avant par le département de SIO.
4. Démontrer des intérêts de recherche compatibles avec ceux du département de systèmes d’information organisationnels (SIO).
5. Démontrer, lors d’une présentation de ses travaux aux membres du département, qu’elle ou qu’il est capable de transmettre le résultat de ses recherches de façon efficace et d’en expliquer la portée scientifique et la contribution à la gestion d’entreprises.
6. Démontrer les capacités à développer des liens avec les milieux pratiques et académiques.
7. Démontrer, lors d’une présentation aux membres du département, qu’elle ou qu’il est capable de transmettre de façon pédagogique un enseignement de qualité dans son domaine de spécialité.
8. Avoir des aptitudes à communiquer et à enseigner en français et maîtriser la langue anglaise.
9. Avoir une connaissance des disciplines en science de l’administration.
10. Démontrer une capacité d’obtenir du financement en recherche.

Le dossier de candidature doit comprendre une copie des diplômes obtenus, une lettre d’intention et un curriculum vitae détaillé précisant l’expérience acquise, les publications et faisant état des recherches en cours.

Les dossiers seront traités de manière strictement confidentielle. La personne devra être en mesure de fournir des références sur demande.

Conditions d’engagement et de traitement
Salaire selon la convention collective en vigueur.

Informations additionnelles
Pour en savoir plus sur les activités de recherche reliées au poste, les candidates et candidats sont invités à consulter le site Internet du Département de systèmes d’information organisationnels à l’adresse suivante : https://www4.fsa.ulaval.ca/la-faculte/departements-et-ecole/departement-de-systemes-dinformation-organisationnels/

Candidature
Date limite de dépôt de candidatures : 5 septembre 2021
Date d’entrée en fonction : 1er juin 2022

Les candidatures peuvent être envoyées par voie électronique à l’adresse courriel suivante: sio@fsa.ulaval.ca

Les dossiers seront analysés au fur et à mesure de leurs réceptions. Les visites du campus se dérouleront en personne si les conditions sanitaires le permettent et en respectant les règles de santé Canada. Si les visites ne sont pas permises, des entrevues virtuelles auront lieu.

Valorisant l’équité, la diversité et l’excellence, l’Université Laval s’engage fermement à offrir à l’ensemble de son personnel un milieu de travail et de vie empreint d’une culture inclusive. Pour l’Université Laval, la diversité est source de richesse et nous encourageons les personnes qualifiées de toute origine, tout sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité ou expression de genre ainsi que les personnes handicapées à présenter leur candidature.
L’Université Laval souscrit également à un programme d’accès à l’égalité en emploi pour les femmes, les membres d’une minorité visible ou ethnique, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. Veuillez noter que des mesures d’adaptation des outils de sélection peuvent être offertes aux personnes handicapées en fonction de leurs besoins, et ce, en toute confidentialité. Conformément aux exigences de l’immigration canadienne, la priorité sera accordée aux personnes qualifiées ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.

Tenure Track Position, Department of Information Systems Management, Faculty of Business Administration – Laval University

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The Management Information Systems department at the Faculty of Business Administration of Université Laval is inviting applications for one tenure-track faculty positions. Candidates from all university ranks will be accepted.

Job Description
1. Teaching undergraduate, masters and doctoral students, in subjects related to management information systems.
2. Conducting research in management information systems and related subjects.
3. Supervising the research activities of graduate and doctoral students (thesis, and essays) and participating in continuing education activities.
4. Contributing to the life of the department, school and university.
5. Developing links with the academia and business communities.

Selection Criteria
Candidates must:
1. Hold a Ph.D. degree in business administration with a specialization in management information systems or equivalent. Candidates may be in the process of completing their doctoral studies in this field.
2. have an excellent publication record or demonstrate a strong potential for future publications;
3. Be able to teach in the subjects related to MIS;
4. Demonstrate research interests compatible with those of the MIS Department;
5. During a presentation to the department members of the candidate’s research, demonstrate the ability to transmit research results effectively and explain the scientific implications and practical contributions to business management;
6. During a presentation to the department members, demonstrate the ability to develop links with the academia and business communities;
7. During a presentation to the department members, demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality instruction in the field of expertise;
8. Have the aptitude for communicating and teaching in French, as well as a mastery of English; For those who do not know French will get 2-3 years to learn the language.
9. Be familiar with the other disciplines of business administration;
10. Demonstrate the ability to obtain research funding.

The application package must include copies of diplomas conferred, a letter of intention and detailed curriculum vitae presenting experience, publications and ongoing research.

All applications are treated in strict confidence. Candidates must be able to provide references upon request.

Terms of employment and treatment
Salary according to the current collective agreement at Université Laval.

Additional information
For further information on research activities related to the position, candidates are invited to consult the department website at: https://www4.fsa.ulaval.ca/la-faculte/departements-et-ecole/departement-de-systemes-dinformation-organisationnels/

Application
Application deadline: February 15th 2021
Starting date: September 1st, 2021

Applications can be sent by email to: sio@fsa.ulaval.ca

The files will be analyzed as and when they are received. Campus visits will take place if allowed and by respecting the rules of Health Canada. If campus visits cannot take place, virtual interviews will be conducted.

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Tenure Track Position, Smith School of Business – Queen’s University

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Smith School of Business at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2021. In exceptional circumstances, a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in management or a cognate discipline with a record of teaching, research, and service that is tracking toward a successful tenure application. The main criteria for selection are scholarship and teaching excellence, emphasizing the integration of principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Applications from candidates whose scholarship and teaching are focused on Indigenization are also welcomed. We are seeking candidates whose research and teaching interests will strengthen and complement Smith School of Business’ mission of achieving excellence in research, teaching, and the practice of equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications are invited from candidates from all Management disciplines including Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, International Business, Management Analytics, Management Information Systems/Digital Technology, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Strategy. (For information about Smith faculty members and research please visit: https://smith.queensu.ca/faculty_and_research/index.php; for information about Smith School of Business initiatives in the EDI space, visit: https://smith.queensu.ca/about/EDII/index.php)

The successful candidate will have an excellent record of research/scholarly activity in accordance with career stage and exhibit strong potential for continued high-quality scholarly research leading to publications in top academic journals and relevant outlets, securing external research funding, and for outstanding teaching contributions at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will also be an EDI practitioner, i.e. committed to promoting an equitable, diverse and inclusive academic environment through pedagogy and teaching in the School’s public and private programs and will be expected to make contributions through service to the School, the University, and the broader academic community.

Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointee will be a tenure track or tenured faculty member who will hold the title of Smith Professor in Equity and Inclusion, a title recognizing research excellence and the potential to lead in their field. The appointee will retain the non-renewable title for a five-year term providing satisfactory performance. The professorship is accompanied by an annual operating research grant. New appointees have access to course development through the Smith School of Business Centre for Content Development and our Faculty Development Fund. The School also provides faculty members with support in their applications to external research granting agencies such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, among others. Smith School of Business faculty members have been quite successful with external research grant competitions.

Institution
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources. Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website.

Queen’s University has a long and rich tradition of academic excellence, dating back to a royal charter granted by Queen Victoria in 1841. Smith School of Business is one of the world’s premier business schools, with an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality. Our MSc and PhD programs in Management attract highly qualified research-oriented students in many fields of study. Our undergraduate Commerce program has among the highest entrance standards in Canada and is widely viewed as the country’s best undergraduate business program. Queen’s has gained international recognition for its MBA and executive education programs and is fully accredited by AACSB and EQUIS. Smith School of Business is also home to centres focused on analytics, corporate governance, entrepreneurship and innovation, and social impact. The learning environment at Queen’s is supported by outstanding library and computing facilities. For more information about Smith School of Business, please click here.

The City
The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000 with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry and learning. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, Kingston offers unique waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate New York. The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system –a UNESCO International Heritage site.

How to Apply
The effective date of the appointment will be July 01, 2021.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact: Roshan Udit at rgu1@queensu.ca. Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete. Your application cover letter must include one of these two citizenship statements.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

Applicants should submit:
• A cover letter
(including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph)
• A current Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of scholarly/research work that reflects EDI interests and a brief research plan that builds on research strengths at Smith and Queen’s more broadly.
• A Statement of teaching interests and experience (including course outlines and evaluations if available) and approach to integrating EDI
• Three letters of reference

Deadline for applications:
The position will remain open until filled. Applications are due by January 4, 2021 with interviews occurring shortly afterwards.

Note: only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submitting your application:
Please submit your application package via Interfolio Faculty Search through the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/80496

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications via the above link, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:

Roshan Udit
Faculty Resource Advisor
Office of the Dean, Smith School of Business
Room 320, Goodes Hall
143 Union Street West
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON
CANADA K3L 3N6

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Roshan Udit at rgu1@queensu.ca.

Tenure track position, Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, University of Minnesota Duluth

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The Psychology Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The appointment will start August 24, 2020. We are seeking a teacher/scholar who is committed to excellence in collegiate teaching, and who possesses the interest and ability to establish an active research program resulting in the creation and dissemination of knowledge. Research interests that address current changes in the workplace are preferred. To complement current faculty interests, areas of research experience might include, but are not limited to: attitude theory, measurement, and change; job evaluation and compensation; data analytics and measurement; and technology in the workplace.

Applicants for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position are required to have: Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a highly related field completed by start date of appointment, evidence of a strong research agenda, and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering diversity across campus.

Applicants for the position of Associate Professor must meet the requirements above and have a distinguished record of academic achievement (scholarly research, teaching, and service) that satisfies the criteria for Associate Professor status in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  1. teach courses in the department’s undergraduate (possible courses include Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Organizational Psychology; Personnel Psychology; Social Psychology; Research Methods; Statistics) and graduate (Advanced Organizational Psychology; Advanced Personnel Psychology; Performance Evaluation and Management; Organizational Systems and Development; Personnel Training and Development; Research Methods and Evaluation; Advanced Statistics) programs;
  2. actively engage in research with undergraduate and graduate students;
  3. contribute to our Industrial/ Organizational track within our Master’s program, including supervision of graduate student research projects and applied projects;
  4. advise undergraduate and graduate students; and
  5. participate in departmental and university service.

Our department is comprised of an eclectic group of productive faculty, dedicated to our University’s mission of integrating liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement to prepare students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens. Our Masters of Arts in Psychology Science program includes tracks in Clinical Counseling, Experimental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Information about the department may be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/psy. The University of Minnesota Duluth was recently ranked one of the top 50 regional universities in the Midwest (U.S. News & World Reports).

The city of Duluth, located approximately two and a half hours north of Minneapolis, is nationally ranked as one of the best and most affordable places to live and work. Perched on the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by natural forests, Duluth offers some of the best outdoor recreational activities in the Midwest and boasts of thriving industries in technology, healthcare, aviation, and education.

The University of Minnesota requires applicants to apply online. For a complete job description and to apply for this position go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for job opening 335129.

Review of complete applications will begin February 17, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at 612-624-3316. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact the search chair: Dr. Julie Slowiak at 218-726-7116 or jslowiak@d.umn.edu.

Projects and Operations Manager, McGill Retail Innovation Lab – McGill University

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The McGill Retail Innovation Lab’s (MRIL) objective is to blend multidisciplinary research
and cutting-edge technologies in the “store of the future” to investigate and practice
responsible innovation. Currently under construction at the center of the McGill
University campus, the MRIL will work together with a large global retailer and an
innovative local AI start up, serving as the first “live retail hub” worldwide dedicated to
retail related research, solution, discovery and validation.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Research Director of the McGill Retail Innovation Lab (MRIL),
the Projects and Operations Manager will be chiefly responsible for the operations of the
lab to meet the daily needs of students, teachers and staff, external partners and
stakeholders of MRIL. Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for project
management and the facility as well as to aid in research operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as the principal project manager for the MRIL; build short-term agendas and
    execute on key long-term project deliverables; foster strong working relationships
    with internal and external stakeholders and prepare necessary reports for them.
  • Work in close collaboration with the BSRM (Bensadoun School of Retail Management)
    and its partners, as well as the Desautels Faculty of Management (Professors,
    Students, Administration, Marketing and Communications, and University
    Advancement) and other relevant University departments and faculties to make the
    best use of resources, share information and conduct good project governance.
  • Support researchers’ access to state-of-the-art computing resources and manage
    infrastructure developments involving vendor partnerships.
  • Participate in the design of the MRIL during the initial start-up phase. Raise the
    profile and reputation of the MRIL as it grows to help ensure its attractiveness to
    students, academics, and partners.
  • Oversee research projects to ensure the conformity of the spaces to be used.
    Report to the Academic Director of BSRM and Research Director of MRIL on a regular
    basis, about resource management, financial performance and budgets, partnerships,
    as well as future and ongoing initiatives.
  • Work closely with the assigned team and partner organizations. Identify new
    partners, investigate project opportunities and handle contracts, in consultation with
    the Academic Director (BSRM) and Research Director of the MRIL as well as other
    relevant parties in McGill.
  • Work with MRIL Research Director to ensure that IP issues are in line with McGill
    policies and ethics compliance. Lead the alignment of IT architecture standards with
    the feasibility of the technical solutions involving data management and overall retail
    lab operations.
  • Define how information is linked, transferred and shared between systems and lead
    the decision-making and troubleshooting processes to achieve consensus, ultimately
    fashion IT solutions.
  • Support researchers in their use of state-of-the-art advanced computing resources
    and participate in research activities of the MRIL in order to remain at the forefront
    of knowledge.
  • Responsible for all hardware, software and multimedia equipment, including
    supervision camera systems, computers, projectors, AI and robotic equipment.
  • Oversee human resources for the MRIL including contracts for any student hiring;
    manage the overall workload for the unit while establishing a healthy and safe
    environment for all stakeholders, while respecting University standards and practices.

Minimum Education & Experience:
Master’s degree with work experience in project management, preferably in an academic
research environment.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Knowledge of retail sector coupled with project management certification are considered
strong assets. Familiarization with the academic environment and excellent ability to
understand and communicate orally and in writing (English and French). Autonomy in
carrying out his/her mandates; strong ability to set his/her priorities and respond to new
trends. Professional attitude and ability to manage cross-functional teams in a setting that
requires managing budgets, as defined by program of work. Note that teaching
experience is not required, but teaching opportunity may be available.

Reporting To:
Research Director, MRIL
Faculty/Unit:
Desautels Faculty of Management
Bensadoun School of Retail Management

Position Type: Full-Time

Application Instructions:
How to Apply: Cover letter and curriculum vitae should be submitted via email to
Melanie Lane (melanie.lane@mcgill.ca) no later than January 17, 2020

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and
diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible
minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and
persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified
candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of
designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing
accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.

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