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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, Social Innovation, Faculty of Human Sciences – Saint Paul University

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Functions :
Saint Paul University is a Catholic, bilingual institution of higher learning that is federated with the University of Ottawa. It seeks to promote excellence in teaching, research and professional training at the international, national and local level.

The Faculty of Human Sciences at Saint Paul University invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant, associate or full professor at the Élisabeth Bruyère School of Social Innovation.

Duties of the position:

  • Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Support students who are launching social innovation projects
  • Supervise master’s and doctoral students
  • Serve on various faculty and University committees, including attending faculty council meetings
  • Take a leading role in developing teaching and research within our institution
  • Pursue a research and publishing program

Requirements:

  • Doctorate in administration (preferred: a concentration or specialization in social innovation/social economy and solidarity/critical studies in management) or any equivalent area of specialization
  • Practical experience in not-for-profit organizations, foundations, cooperatives or social enterprises would be an asset
  • Ability to teach about finance, accounting, project management, organizational studies, labour relations
  • Ability to mentor students in project management in relation to the social and solidarity economy
  • Expertise in critical and anti-oppressive perspectives would be an asset
  • Strong publication record
  • High potential for developing research programs and publications related to social innovation
  • Excellent teaching dossier and development of new courses
  • Bilingualism: advanced comprehension, written and oral, of English and French. The successful applicant must teach in both languages.

Remuneration:
Salary and promotion based on experience and the collective agreement
Rank will be determined based on experience, the collective agreement and policies that are in effect.

START DATE: July 1, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2020, or until the position is filled

The application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three sample publications, as well as the names of three people who can provide references upon request: two from the academic sector and one from the social innovation or social economy sector.

All qualified persons are invited to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. We strongly encourage women, Indigenous persons, people with disabilities and members of racialized communities to apply.

Interested persons are asked to send their application by email to:

Dean Lorraine Ste-Marie, D. Min.
humansciences@ustpaul.ca

Faculties of Human Sciences and Philosophy
Saint Paul University
223 Main Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1S 1C4

Poste de professeur permanent ou menant à la permanence, Département de comptabilité, La Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill

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La Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill cherche à pourvoir un poste de professeur permanent ou menant à la permanence à tous les niveaux. Tous les domaines en comptabilité seront considérés. Les candidats qui soumettent leur candidature au poste de professeur adjoint devraient avoir démontré leur potentiel dans la recherche par le biais de publications dans des revues spécialisées de premier plan, ainsi que de solides compétences en enseignement et volonté de contribuer aux services universitaires.

Les candidats au poste de professeur agrégé et de professeur titulaire doivent présenter un remarquable dossier de publication dans de prestigieuses revues spécialisées, ainsi qu’une feuille de route d’exception dans les domaines de l’enseignement et des services universitaires. Le rang et le salaire seront déterminés en fonction de la compétence et de l’expérience de la personne retenue.

Les candidatures doivent comprendre une lettre de présentation, un curriculum vitæ, un profil des intérêts de recherche actuels et futurs, trois lettres de recommandation, ainsi qu’un exemple d’article de recherche. Ces documents doivent être soumis en ligne à l’adresse suivante :
http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/specializations/accounting/recruitment-accounting

Le poste demeurera ouvert jusqu’à ce qu’il soit pourvu. Tous les candidats qualifiés sont invités à postuler sans tarder. Principale université canadienne à forte intensité de recherche, l’Université McGill est située au cœur de Montréal, l’une des villes les
plus multiculturelles en Amérique du Nord. La Faculté propose un environnement propice à la recherche ainsi que des programmes de MBA, de maîtrise, de doctorat et de premier cycle.

L’Université McGill s’engage fermement à respecter les principes d’équité et de diversité au sein de sa communauté, tout en valorisant la rigueur et l’excellence académiques. 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 toute personne possédant les aptitudes et les connaissances nécessaires pour interagir au sein de groupes diversifiés.

McGill valorise et encourage la recherche qui reflète des traditions intellectuelles, des méthodologies ainsi que des modes de dissémination et de traduction diversifiés. Les candidats sont invités à démontrer la portée de leur recherche, aussi bien au sein de
leur champ universitaire que dans un contexte interdisciplinaire, notamment dans les secteurs gouvernemental, communautaire et industriel.

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 (https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/fr/benefits/amenagement). Les personnes en situation de
handicap qui pourraient avoir besoin de certains aménagements pour soumettre leur candidature sont invitées à communiquer en toute confidentialité par courriel (accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca) ou par téléphone, au 514 398-2477.

On encourage tous les candidats qualifiés à postuler; veuillez noter que conformément aux exigences de l’immigration canadienne, la priorité sera toutefois accordée aux Canadiens ainsi qu’aux résidents permanent

Tenure Track Position, Accounting Department, Desautels Faculty of Management – McGill University

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McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University invites applications for one tenure track or tenured position in Accounting at all levels. All areas of accounting will be considered. Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank should have demonstrated publication potential in top-tier academic journals, and with demonstrated ability in teaching and willingness to contribute to services. Applicants at the Associate and Full Professor ranks should have a strong publication record in top-tier academic journals, and provide evidence of strong teaching and services. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and prospective research interests, three letters of references and a sample research paper in their applications. Applications should be submitted at:
http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/specializations/accounting/recruitment-accounting

The position will remain open until filled, early applications are encouraged.

McGill University is Canada’s leading research-intensive university and is located in the heart of Montreal, one of the multicultural metropolitan cities in North America. The faculty provides a supportive research environment and offers MBA, Master, PhD, and Undergraduate degree programs. McGill University, is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

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, or that 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 selfidentify. 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 (https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/benefits/disabilities). Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca, or phone at 514-398-2477.

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

Lecturer Positions, Department of Finance & Management Science, Edwards School of Business – University of Saskatchewan

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Applications are invited from qualified individuals for three (3) limited-term Lecturer positions in the Department of Finance & Management Science at the Edwards School of Business: 1) Management Information Systems/Operations Management (MIS/OM) (a one- or two-year term is available), 2) Operations Management (OM) (only a one-year term is available), and 3) Business Statistics (STAT) (a one- or two-year term is available). The successful candidate in MIS/OM (Position 1) will be primarily teaching a combination of introductory MIS and OM courses. The successful candidate in OM (Position 2) will be primarily teaching introductory or advanced OM courses. The successful candidate in STAT (Position 3) will be teaching introductory courses in Business Statistics. Note that the teaching load for these positions is nine courses per year (typically 4-4-1).

The AACSB accredited Edwards School of Business has an undergraduate business program with approximately 2,200 students. We also have thriving M.Sc. Finance, M.Sc. Marketing, Master of Professional Accounting, and MBA programs. The school is also a contributor to the Ph.D. in Applied Economics program. Please visit our website at http://www.edwards.usask.ca for more information on the Edwards School of Business.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 24,000.

Qualifications
Consistent with our AACSB accreditation requirements, the Edwards School of Business recruits individuals whose academic training and/or professional activities clearly align with our recruitment standards. Candidates require a graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in an academic area clearly linked to the field in which they are expected to teach. Candidates must also have an interest and ability to engage in scholarly activities as evidenced by established or developing research initiatives and a strong or emerging research program (for academically qualified candidates) or signifi-cant professional experience at a senior level and professional certification through a recognized related organization (for professionally qualified candidates). Candidates must also have demonstrated effective classroom teaching skills and mentorship, as well as effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary bands for this position for the 2020-2021 academic year are as follows:
Lecturer: $80,116 to $118,960.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and ex-tended vision care plan, pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and any sup-porting documents to:

Craig Wilson, Department Head
Finance & Management Science
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A7
Telephone: (306) 966-8430
Email: OM.Search@share.usask.ca (Please specify the particular position in the subject line.)

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2020; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020.

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. The university must, however, comply with federal immigration requirements. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

Open Rank Position, Value Chain Management/ Marketing, Faculty of Agriculture – Dalhousie University

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About the opportunity:
The Faculty of Agriculture (www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture.html) is located on the Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, located in Truro, Nova Scotia. The Faculty offers technical, undergraduate, and graduate programs (MSc, PhD) in agriculture, aquaculture, environment, and related life and social science disciplines, and is home to 1000+ students and 50+ professors, including current and past Canada Research Chairs. Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada (a member of the U15, Canada’s top research universities), with more than 18,500 students, including 3500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. Dalhousie is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the last several years.

Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture invites applications for a probationary tenure-track, tenure-track or tenured appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (dependent upon qualifications and experience), commencing July 1, 2020. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in leading-edge research with faculty and students, to apply for external grants, to teach, and to contribute to the academic life of the School through committee service and other activities. Capability to make significant contributions to graduate student (MSc & PhD) education and research is essential. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating potential for collaboration with colleagues from the faculty’s wide range of research programs in farming, agriculture and rural life as well as community and industry groups.

Applicants must have:
i) a PhD in a relevant discipline from an accredited business school or an accredited agricultural/agri-food business studies research program. (Candidate’s qualifications must meet the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) standards.); and,
ii) Publications related to value chains in recognized academic journals.
iii) Experience teaching value chain management at the undergraduate level.
iv) Ability to teach management, marketing or other business courses.
The successful applicant will teach courses in value chain management at the diploma, undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will be expected to conduct research in the area of value chain management to include regional, national (Canada) and international scales with direct relevance to the food and agribusiness sector and publish in high quality scholarly journals. Building strong research and outreach connections with the food and agricultural industry as well as attracting and maintaining research funding will be essential. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in leading-edge research with faculty and students, to apply for external grants, to teach and to contribute to the academic life of the School through committee service and other activities.

A complete application package for this position should include:
– a cover letter (2 pages maximum)
– a detailed CV that includes the names, addresses and emails of three references (applicants selected for further consideration will be notified before referees are contacted)
– a prospective research plan (2 pages maximum)
– statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum)

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/2100

Canada Research Chair, Tier II (Design Thinking), Faculty of Business and Communications Studies – Mount Royal University

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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 change making. 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 April 2020 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, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President, Academic 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;
• plan for a five-year research program which will be the foundation for your CRC application;
• a statement of research interests;
• 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 December 1st, 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/934

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