ASAC

Administrative Sciences Association of Canada

Organizational Behaviour

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.

Tenure track position, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences – Université de Montréal

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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Psychology is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in work and organizational psychology (industrial and organizational psychology).

Established for over fifty years, the Department’s psychology of work and organizations sector was the first in Quebec to offer doctoral training in the field. Professors pursue individual and/or collective research and intervention programs in several facets of the discipline. They are supported by talented graduate students and maintain close collaborations with national and international academic and professional organizations. Through its advisory committee, the work and organizational psychology sector is closely linked to the business community and the public network of Montreal.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The appointed candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate level, as well as at graduate levels in the Department’s various programs (ex., Ph.D. research-intervention and Psy.D. programs in work and organizations psychology, M.Sc. and Ph.D. research programs), supervise research leading to the writing of doctoral theses or dissertation, pursue research, publication and diffusion of knowledge activities of a scientific and/or professional nature, as well as contribute to the activities of the Department and the University. The teaching could be done at the Montreal campus as well as the Laval campus.

REQUIREMENTS
**Hold a doctorate in psychology with a specialization in psychology of work and organizations or the equivalent.
**Knowledge of assessment and intervention methods and techniques in work and
organizational psychology, as well as their theoretical and empirical foundations.
**Demonstrable ability to supervise graduate students in their professional and/or scientific development in the field of work and organizational psychology.
**Demonstration of involvement and networking in applied and research communities.
**To have demonstrated, through publications and conferences, scientific and/or professional skills in the field of work and organizational psychology, as well as the ability to contribute to the academic and professional reach of the Department and University.
**Ability to provide high quality university teaching.
**An adequate knowledge of the French written and spoken language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required, in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy (see https://francais.umontreal.ca/politique-linguistique/la-politique-linguistique-en-bref/). An institutional learning support program is offered to all professors wishing to learn French or improve their communication skills.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
The application file must consist of the following documents:
**a letter outlining your interests and career goals;
**to comply with the requirements of the Government of Canada, please include in your cover letter any of the following: “I am a citizen/permanent resident of Canada” or “I am not a citizen/permanent resident of Canada “.
**a curriculum vitæ;
**copies of recent publications or research;
**a presentation of your research program (no more than three pages);
**three letters of recommendation, which must be sent directly by their author to the
Department Chair.

The application and the letters of recommendation must be sent by e-mail to the Chair of the Department of Psychology no later than November 22, 2019:
Michelle McKerral, Chair
Faculty of Arts and Sciences / Department of Psychology
Université de Montréal
Phone: 514-343-6503
Email: direction@psy.umontreal.ca

More information about the Department of psychology is available on its website at
www.psy.umontreal.ca

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
**Reference number: FAS 10-19/14
**Application deadline: Until November 22, 2019 inclusively
**Salary: Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a full
range of benefits
**Starting date: On or after June 1, 2020

Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program, UdeM invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it. We also welcome applications from candidates of all orientations and sexual identities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

Professeur permanent, Comportement organisationnel, Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill

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La Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill sollicite des candidatures en vue de pourvoir plusieurs postes de professeur menant à la permanence pour son unité Comportement organisationnel, dont le mandat commencera le 1er août 2020, sur approbation du budget. Les candidats retenus devront mener un programme de recherche de pointe et de haut niveau, publier les résultats de leurs travaux dans de prestigieuses revues scientifiques, collaborer activement avec des étudiants au doctorat et enseigner au premier cycle et aux cycles supérieurs. Nous invitons les candidats de tous niveaux à soumettre leur candidature. Les candidats chevronnés retenus qui répondent aux critères d’admissibilité du Programme des chaires de recherche du Canada pourraient recevoir l’appui de l’Université en vue de leur nomination à une chaire de niveau 2.

Titulaire d’un doctorat en comportement organisationnel ou dans une discipline connexe (gestion, stratégie, commerce international, entrepreneuriat, théorie organisationnelle, sociologie, psychologie), le candidat idéal devra avoir publié les résultats de ses travaux dans de prestigieuses revues scientifiques révisées par des pairs, avoir fait preuve d’excellence en matière d’enseignement et démontrer clairement son intention de réaliser un programme de recherche intéressant et novateur. La candidature de personnes dotées d’un potentiel exceptionnel, tant sur le plan de la recherche que de l’enseignement, qui sont étudiantes au doctorat et qui prévoient satisfaire aux exigences menant à l’obtention d’un doctorat d’ici décembre 2020 pourrait être étudiée.
Les activités d’enseignement se font en anglais, mais la connaissance du français ou la volonté d’apprendre cette langue est souhaitable.

La Faculté de gestion Desautels et l’Université McGill

La Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill (www.mcgill.ca/desautels) offre une atmosphère axée sur la collaboration et la recherche. Comptant plus de 80 professeurs occupant un poste permanent ou menant à la permanence, la Faculté connaît une croissance soutenue. Elle accueille quelque 2 300 étudiants inscrits au programme de baccalauréat en commerce, 350 étudiants au programme de MBA, de MBA pour cadres ou de maîtrise en gestion et 65 doctorants. La Faculté vise l’excellence dans les domaines de la recherche et de l’enseignement (exclusivement en anglais), et favorise la recherche internationale, interculturelle, intégrative et multidisciplinaire. Les membres du corps professoral jouissent d’une grande autonomie pour leurs activités de recherche et d’enseignement. La Faculté accorde une grande importance à la qualité, à l’innovation et aux retombées en matière de recherche. La recherche y est financée par des sources internes et des subventions gouvernementales. La Faculté offre un excellent soutien administratif pour la présentation de demandes de subventions aux organismes de financement, comme le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada (www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca), et de généreuses bourses et subventions de recherche sont également offertes aux membres de son corps professoral par des philanthropes. Fondée en 1821, l’Université McGill est l’une des plus prestigieuses institutions d’enseignement supérieur au Canada et occupe depuis treize ans le premier rang des universités de recherche dans le palmarès universitaire du magazine Maclean’s. 

L’Université McGill est située à Montréal, Ville UNESCO de design depuis 2006. La plus européenne des villes d’Amérique du Nord, Montréal se distingue par sa joie de vivre incomparable. Bilingue et cosmopolite, elle est reconnue pour ses excellents restaurants, sa scène culturelle dynamique et diversifiée, ses innombrables activités récréatives et les nombreux sites de villégiature qui se trouvent à une courte distance en voiture. Un marché immobilier abordable, des services de santé financés par l’État, des places subventionnées par l’État dans les garderies et les services de garde ainsi que l’éducation gratuite au primaire et au secondaire dans les établissements publics contribuent à faire de la métropole une ville accessible. Montréal est également accueillante pour les familles et occupe le quatrième rang du classement nord-américain de l’Enquête Mercer sur la qualité de vie de 2018.

Exigences
Pour que votre candidature soit étudiée sans délai, vous devez nous soumettre les documents exigés au moyen de notre système électronique, à l’adresse suivante : https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/specializations/organizational-behaviour/recruitment-organizational-behaviour au plus tard le 1er octobre 2019. Votre candidature doit comprendre : (1) une lettre de présentation précisant ce qui motive votre intérêt pour le poste; (2) votre curriculum vitæ; (3) un bref énoncé sur vos intérêts en matière de recherche; (4) un bref énoncé sur votre philosophie en matière d’enseignement, ainsi que des documents attestant de votre compétence dans ce domaine; (5) le nom de trois personnes qui accepteraient de rédiger une lettre de recommandation; et (6) des exemplaires d’articles de recherche représentatifs de vos travaux, y compris la version intégrale de ces articles que vous seriez susceptible de présenter si vous étiez invité à visiter notre campus.

L’étude des candidatures débutera immédiatement après le 1er octobre 2019 et se poursuivra jusqu’à ce que les postes soient pourvus ou que la recherche de candidats soit terminée. Les candidats retenus en sélection finale seront invités à rencontrer des membres de la Faculté à Montréal, en novembre 2019.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur le poste ou poser des questions au sujet de la réception des documents, s’adresser à obrecruiting.mgmt@mcgill.ca. 

Tous les documents doivent être soumis électroniquement d’ici au 1er octobre 2019. 
Seules les candidatures complètes et soumises électroniquement seront acceptées.
La lettre de présentation peut être adressée comme suit :
Brian Rubineau, coordonnateur, Unité Comportement organisationnel
Faculté de gestion Desautels
Université McGill
1001, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal (Québec) H3A 1G5 Canada

L’Université McGill recrute en fonction du mérite et souscrit sans réserve à l’équité et à la diversité au sein de sa communauté. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d’emploi des personnes racisées et des minorités visibles, des femmes, des personnes autochtones, des personnes en situation de handicap, des minorités ethniques, des personnes de toute orientation sexuelle et identité de genre ainsi que de toute personne possédant les aptitudes et les connaissances nécessaires pour interagir efficacement au sein de groupes diversifiés.

En outre, McGill reconnaît et prend équitablement en considération l’incidence des congés (p. ex., obligations familiales ou congés pour raisons de santé), qui peuvent entraîner des interruptions ou des ralentissements de carrière. Les candidats sont encouragés à signaler tout congé ayant eu une incidence sur leur rendement et pouvant avoir modifié leur parcours de carrière. Ces renseignements seront pris en compte aux fins d’évaluation équitable de leur dossier.

L’Université McGill dispose d’un programme d’équité en matière d’emploi et invite les membres des groupes visés à indiquer leur appartenance à ces derniers dans leur dossier de candidature. Elle tient également à s’assurer que les personnes en situation de handicap reçoivent un traitement équitable et puissent pleinement s’intégrer à la vie universitaire en ayant à cœur de mettre en œuvre les principes de conception universelle dans toutes les sphères d’activité de l’Université, conformément aux politiques et procédures relatives aux aménagements. Les personnes en situation de handicap qui pourraient avoir besoin de certains aménagements pour soumettre leur candidature sont invitées à communiquer en toute confidentialité avec la professeure Angela Campbell, vice-principale exécutive adjointe (équité et politiques académiques), par courriel ou par téléphone, au 514 398-1660.

Tous les candidats qualifiés sont invités à postuler. Toutefois, conformément aux exigences de l’immigration canadienne, la priorité sera accordée aux Canadiens ainsi qu’aux résidents permanents.

Tenure track position, Organizational Behavior, Desautels Faculty of Management – McGill University

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McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions in the Organizational Behavior area starting 1st August 2020, pending budget approval. Successful candidates will sustain cutting-edge, high quality research and publish in top journals. They are also expected to work actively with doctoral students, and to teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs. We encourage applications from candidates at all levels. Successful senior-level candidates who satisfy the eligibility conditions of the Canada Research Chair (CRC) program may be supported by the University for nomination to a Tier 2 Chair.

In addition to having a Ph.D. in a related discipline (e.g., organizational behaviour, management, strategy, international business, entrepreneurship, organizational theory, sociology, psychology), the ideal candidate will have a record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, evidence of effective teaching, and clear promise of pursuing an interesting and innovative research agenda. Applicants possessing outstanding potential, both as a researcher and a teacher, who are doctoral students and plan to have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2020 may be considered.

Whereas teaching is done in English, knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable.

The Desautels Faculty of Management, and McGill University:
McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management (www.mcgill.ca/desautels) offers a collegial, research-oriented atmosphere. With more than 80 current tenured/tenure-track professors, the Faculty is committed to continued growth. There are approximately 2,300 B.Com. students, 350 MBA/EMBA/MM students, and 65 Ph.D. students. The Faculty supports a culture of excellence in research and teaching (exclusively in English) and encourages international, cross-cultural, integrative and multidisciplinary research. Faculty members enjoy a high level of independence in their research and teaching endeavors. The Faculty’s emphasis is on quality, innovation, and impact. Research is well supported through a combination of internal funding and government grants. The Faculty provides excellent administrative support for grant applications to funding bodies such as SSHRC (www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca), and generous, philanthropically-supported, fellowships and faculty awards are also available. Founded in 1821, McGill University is among Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and has been ranked as the number 1 research university in Canada for 13 years in a row by Maclean’s University Rankings. 

McGill is located in Montreal, a UNESCO City of Design since 2006. Montreal offers a true joie de vivre, boasting an experience between North America and Europe. It is a bilingual city with a vibrant restaurant scene, diverse and dynamic cultural offerings, numerous leisure and recreational activities, and country getaways within a short driving distance. Low housing costs, government-funded health care, subsidized day care and free public primary and secondary education help make living in Montreal more affordable. It is also family-friendly and deemed the 4th best city in North America for quality of life in the 2018 Mercer survey.

Application Requirements:
To ensure immediate consideration, materials should be submitted through our electronic application system https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/specializations/organizational-behaviour/recruitment-organizational-behaviour by October 1, 2019. Your application should include: (1) a cover letter expressing your interest; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a brief research statement; (4) a brief statement of teaching philosophy plus documentation of teaching effectiveness; (5) the names of three individuals who will write your recommendation letters; and (6) copies of representative research article(s), including the full paper you would present if invited for a campus visit.

Review of materials will begin immediately after the due date and will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to travel to Montreal as of November 2019.
Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to obrecruiting.mgmt@mcgill.ca.

All application materials should be submitted electronically by October 1, 2019. Only complete, electronic submissions are accepted.
The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:
Brian Rubineau, OB Area Coordinator
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage 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 further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. 

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) by email or phone at 514-398-1660.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Tier II Canadian Research Chair position, Design Thinking, Faculty of Business and Communications Studies – Mount Royal University

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Design Thinking
Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation and problem solving. It provides a process for inter-connectivity that can be foundational to bridging academic research with applied interdisciplinary research and is critical to changemaking. Design thinking is highly creative and is well-suited to addressing complex problems through challenging existing assumptions and creating innovative solutions.
Design Thinking scholars use this approach to further the theory and practice of their discipline. In the context of the CRC at Mount Royal University (MRU), a Design Thinking scholar will be a faculty member assigned to the appropriate department within the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies. However, the successful candidate will become a catalyst for cross-disciplinary scholarship.

About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education, and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, nearly 14,000 credit students choose from 12 bachelor degrees and 35 majors. Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis,” which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

About the Faculty of Business and Communications Studies
The Faculty of Business and Communications Studies (FBCS) is composed of the Bissett School of Business and the School of Communication Studies. The School of Business hosts four departments:
• Accounting & Finance
• Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation
• General Management & Human Resources
• International Business & Supply Chain Management

The School of Communication Studies hosts three departments:
• Broadcast Media Studies & Journalism
• Information Design
• Public Relations

There are several institutes closely link with the FBCS. These include:
• Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Institute for Community Prosperity
• Institute for Environmental Sustainability
• Trico Changemakers Studio

Canada Research Chair Program
The Canada Research Chair CRC program was established to enable Canadian universities to foster research excellence and enhance their role as centres of world-class research. Tier II CRC researchers are exceptional emerging researchers, recognized by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. If recommended by the search committee, the candidate will be nominated to a Tier II CRC, with the development of the proposal immediately following for the October 2019 deadline. Nominations for Canada Research Chairs are subject to review by the CRC Secretariat and appointment as a CRC is conditional on the Secretariat’s approval (see the CRC terms of reference http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/).

About the Role
The Faculty of Business and Communications Studies at Mount Royal University invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of design thinking research. The successful applicant will also hold a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position will commence July 1, 2020, subject to acceptance of the nomination by the Canada Research Chairs Program. The successful applicant will have demonstrated evidence of a sustained and productive research program grounded in design thinking either in an academic or industry setting.
The successful applicant’s research program, while requiring independent work, should also have a collaborative component that will engage and mentor MRU students, faculty members across disciplines, government stakeholders, and community partners. The candidate will be expected to propose an original, innovative research program that demonstrates the potential to achieve international impact in the next five to ten years.
The candidate will have a reduced teaching load. The position is a tenure-track or tenured appointment. The CRC is a five-year appointment, with an opportunity to renew for an additional five years.
The successful candidate will also be expected to provide service with their home department, the Faculty of Business and Communications Studies, and the University, as well as to both the academic and broader community. 

Undergraduate Focus
Mount Royal is committed to undergraduate education and the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong undergraduate teaching background as well as the capacity to contribute to MRU’s undergraduate educational experience. The successful applicant will be prepared to complement the activities at a teaching-focused institution through the hiring of student research assistants, supervising honours projects, and teaching some courses in the applicant’s field of study to complement existing areas of strength at MRU.

Qualifications
Applicants must have obtained a PhD within the last ten years of nomination to the CRC position and will be an outstanding emerging scholar with the potential to achieve an international reputation. MRU recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., maternity or parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into consideration during the assessment process. Potential applicants who are more than 10 years from their PhD with career interruptions may contact the institution to have their eligibility reviewed through the Tier II justification process. For specific questions about eligibility, please contact Dr. Mike Quinn, Associate Vice President, Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement at mquinn@mtroyal.ca. Other questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Michael Roberts, Associate Dean Research and Scholarship, Faculty of Business and Communications Studies mroberts2@mtroyal.ca.

Applicants should submit:
• a cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• a statement of research interests and a plan for a five-year research program;
• two representative research outcomes such as academic publications, industry presentations, portfolios, projects, and products;
• a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;
• evidence of successful teaching or evidence of industry experience;
• names and contact information of four referees.

Applications must be submitted online on the MRU Human Resources Careers website. Applications will not be accepted by email. Review of applications will begin on August 15th, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

To Apply: https://mtroyalca.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/793

Full-time Director tenure track position, School of Business – University of the Fraser Valley

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About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is nationally recognized for its emphasis on teaching excellence, experiential and applied education, community engagement, and Indigenization. UFV is the school of choice for over 15,000 students. With six campuses and centers, UFV offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, and professional studies, as well as trades and technology education, university preparation and continuing education.

At UFV, we are dedicated to changing lives and building community. Our educational goals are to prioritize learning everywhere; be flexible and responsive; collaborate across boundaries; develop local and global citizenship; and integrate experiential learning. A British Columbia “Top Employer”, we are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic learning and working environment that is fair and respectful of everyone. Our u see yourself as a lifelong member of a community that values and nurtures innovation and creativity, cultivates leadership and citizenship, and where success builds on success, you belong at UFV.

Posting Details
The School of Business offers a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree with several majors and minors, two-year diploma programs and 1-year certificates. The School currently has a complement of 28 full-time faculty members and an average enrollment of 6,500 students. The School of Business also offers the Bachelor of Business Administration program in Chandigarh, India, a one of a kind Canadian post-secondary institution on Indian soil that offers applied North American curriculum taught by a mix of International and Indian faculty. 

For its high quality and international perspective the UFV Bachelor of Business Administration program has been awarded EPAS accreditation recognizing it as one of the leading business programs in the world. The UFV School of Business is a member of EFMD, one of the key business schools networks in the world. We pledge to provide responsible management education, research, and thought leadership through PRME.

UFV’s School of Business invites applicants for the full-time position of Director. This is a tenure-track, Assistant Professor / Associate Professor position in the School of Business with a five-year term as Director.

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Professional Studies, the Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the School’s operations and leading a dynamic team of staff and faculty members. Working with Area Chairs for each major/discipline in the School, the Director manages curriculum and program development, program management, timetabling, staffing (Including faculty and sessional instructor recruitment), budgeting, educational planning, enrollment management, strategic planning, Chandigarh campus collaboration and community partnership building. 

The Director participates in the administration of the Faculty of Professional Studies through collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean, and membership on the Professional Studies Heads and Directors Team. Working with a diverse range of students, including Indigenous and International students, the Director also has the responsibility to encourage high-quality teaching, learning, scholarship and service within the School. As a leader, the Director will build and maintain relationships within the School and the University. The Director is responsible for representing the School at the institutional and inter-institutional level, and within the wider external community, as well as Internationally including travel to UFV India in Chandigarh. Participation on institutional committees, service contributions, and ongoing professional development is an expectation. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the School contributes to the fulfillment of UFV’s strategic directions and Education Plan priorities. 
We particularly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and, those with experience of racialization or colonization.

Qualifications
Experience and interest in developing entrepreneurial and innovative experiential learning opportunities, including community-student partnerships, internships, study abroad and co-curricular activities is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience in technology-supported learning environments (e.g., hybrid, on-line, experiential, and computer-assisted learning) and innovative inter-disciplinary teaching environments would be an asset. Experience and interest in interdisciplinary and cross-Faculty collaborations is also highly desirable. Awareness regarding the use of evidence-based teaching and accessibility principles to optimize learning for all people (e.g. Universal Design for Learning, Principles of Accessibility) is an asset.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in a business or management-related discipline from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited institution together with five years of relevant business education experience. The successful candidate will have a commitment to Indigenization and a strong track record of: 
• scholarship and teaching experience at an accredited public post-secondary institution;
• successful academic or professional administration experience; and 
• academic program development. 

The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills that include effective communication, planning and program administration, and conflict resolution skills. Experience in managing or supporting a formal program or institution accreditation process would be an asset.


How to Apply
The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on January 2, 2020; however, the position will remain open until filled. 

Applicants must submit:

  • a letter of application (cover letter), 
  • a curriculum vitae, 
  • a teaching dossier (including a teaching philosophy statement and student evaluations), 
  • a leadership philosophy (demonstrating areas including curriculum/program management, budgeting, community partnership building, stategic enrolment management, educational planning and staffing), 
  • a statement of research interests, 
  • two samples of academic scholarship, and 
  • three letters of reference reflecting both industry and academic experience (may be submitted at interview stage).

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Direct your application – referring to Posting 2019.56 to:
Human Resources
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M8
Tel: (604) 854-4554 Fax: (604) 854-1538 Website: www.ufv.ca
Email applications to: hrinfo@ufv.ca

Short-listed candidates may undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials, as required.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Vice-Provost position, University of Victoria

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The University of Victoria (UVic) is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s leading research universities, demonstrating extraordinary depth of excellence across a wide array of graduate and undergraduate programs.  The University’s 27,000 students, faculty and staff contribute to and benefit from the UVic Edge — the potent fusion of dynamic learning and research with vital impact, altogether in an extraordinary academic environment. A welcoming and increasingly diverse university community with a collegial leadership culture, UVic tackles issues that matter to people, places and the planet. Its vibrant Pacific Rim location inspires new ways of thinking and action in a community rich with Indigenous and international perspectives, while its size and culture nurture personal connections on campus and beyond.

This is a newly created role at UVic and the Vice-Provost’s responsibilities include leading various facets of the University’s academic direction and related strategic initiatives: in particular, coordinating and supporting the development and delivery of Strategic Framework-supporting initiatives in the faculties, providing leadership and support to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the academic portfolio, and strengthening relationships with the Office of the Vice-President Research portfolio in support of accomplishing priorities in both the Strategic Framework and the Strategic Research Plan. The Vice-Provost is also responsible for integrating academic strategic initiatives with other areas, supporting international initiatives and programs of academic units and engaging with university partners and external partners and stakeholders. The position will develop and lead initiatives to advance UVic’s community-university engagement objectives. The Vice-Provost will envision and lead initiatives to progress desired outcomes in relation to UVic’s Indigenous Plan and related Strategic Framework aspirations while supporting the University’s commitment to Indigenous students and communities through collaboration with the Executive Director, Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement. The Vice-Provost will have delegated authority to act on behalf of the Provost.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished and respected scholar in both teaching and research and an exemplary leader who brings a strong commitment to serving the needs of students and advancing the University’s Strategic Framework. Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of success as a university academic administrator with experience as a department chair or other senior academic leader.  A commitment to advancing UVic’s vision of being the Canadian university that best integrates outstanding scholarship, inspired teaching and real-life involvement is critical for success.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.  In pursuit of our values, we seek members who work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power.  We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. To read our full equity statement, please see: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

This is an exciting opportunity to engage in a leadership role at the University of Victoria.  To learn more, please call Maureen Geldart or Jayson Young of The Geldart Group at 604.926.0005 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and names and contact information of three references in confidence to: jayson@thegeldartgroup.com   We will respond to all who apply.

Tenure track position, Organizational Change, Polytechnique Montréal

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

Polytechnique Montréal promotes excellence, creativity, integrity, collaboration, respect, openness and diversity. Recognized as one of Montreal’s best employers, it offers excellent working conditions, notably by fostering its employees’ work-life balance and well-being. Polytechnique has an equal access employment program and encourages women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be provided at the request of persons with disabilities or based on other characteristics. Applying to Polytechnique means taking a leap toward a rewarding career and opening up to a world of opportunities.

Located on Mount Royal, an exceptional setting in the heart of Montreal, Polytechnique is a world-renowned engineering university that operates in a STARS certified environment. It excels in multidisciplinary and multisectoral research and in high-quality training at all academic levels. Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal now numbers more than eight thousand five hundred students and relies on the expertise of more than a thousand persons with a wide variety of qualifications. In advocating sustainable development, Polytechnique stands out by its leading-edge innovations and its active role in technological, economic and social development. Polytechnique positions itself locally, nationally and internationally by favouring synergy among research ecosystems.

With 46 professors and 10 teachers, the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering is responsible for many programs and courses within the institution: an undergraduate program in industrial engineering; professional master’s and specialized graduate programs (DESS) in industrial engineering; master’s research and doctoral programs in industrial engineering and applied mathematics; as well as all mathematics and complementary studies courses.

POSITION SUMMARY

The department is seeking a professor of organizational change. The successful candidate will develop a research program in his or her area of specialization. In addition, she or he will teach in a variety of existing and future programs, at all academic levels, notably in industrial engineering, technological project management, innovation management, health systems engineering, and organization resilience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the duties of this position with a dynamic and creative approach. In particular, he/she will:

• demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at all undergraduate and graduate levels;
• supervise undergraduate and graduate students;
• carry out innovative research projects;
• obtain grants and contracts aimed at training highly qualified personnel through research work;
• publish the scientific results of his or her research;
• collaborate with the teaching and research activities of the Department;
• collaborate with other research teams within Polytechnique Montréal or other institutions;
• contribute to the outreach of Polytechnique Montréal in Québec and internationally.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

The department is seeking a professor with recognized expertise in the following areas:
• organizational change management;
• digital and organizational transformation;
• impact of technological change;
• organizational behaviour;
• sociology of organizations.

STARTING DATE

As soon as possible.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must hold a doctorate (Ph.D.) in a field relevant to the areas of expertise. They must demonstrate excellent research and teaching skills. Since the language of instruction is French, the successful candidate must have sufficient proficiency in spoken and written French soon after the start of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This faculty position is tenure-track. Salary and benefits will be set in accordance with the collective agreement in effect (pdf). The latter includes arrangements for work-life balance and offers maternity, paternity and adoption leaves in addition to the Québec Parental Insurance Plan (http://www.rqap.gouv.qc.ca/).

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are invited to submit an application that includes:

• a detailed CV;
• a description of their area of expertise;
• a description of their teaching and training goals;
• a description of their proposed (future) research objectives and program;
• full contact information for three persons willing to provide reference letter;
• official records of university diplomas;
• a few examples of work relevant to the position, as well as three recent scientific contributions;
• teaching evaluations,if available.

Applications must be received no later than June 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m ET. Address applications to the attention of:

Professor Michel Gendreau, Director
Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering
Polytechnique Montréal
P.O. Box 6079, Station Centre-ville
Montreal, Québec H3C 3A7
Canada 

michel.gendreau@polymtl.ca

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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