Management Information Systems (MIS) - Assistant/Associate Professor, or Full Professor

University of Manitoba

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
I.H. Asper School of Business
Department of Accounting and Finance
Position Number 35522/35523

Applications are invited for two full-time tenured or full-time probationary (tenure-track) positions in Management Information Systems (MIS) in the Department of Accounting and Finance in the I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba. The appointment may be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor depending on experience and qualifications. The start date for the appointment is July 1, 2025. The maximum probationary period for an Assistant Professor is six (6) years. Salary is competitive and commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Duties for the position include producing quality research, teaching at Undergraduate and Graduate levels, and providing professional service for the School, the University, and the Academic Community. Candidates must have completed or nearly completed a Ph.D. in MIS, Business Analytics, or a related area. We are open to a broad range of research interests, but the successful candidate must be able to teach courses in the area of MIS and Business Analytics. At the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must display a promising research agenda and have demonstrated success in teaching. At the Associate Professor rank, candidates must have a strong research orientation, a demonstrated record of high-quality publications and successful experience in academic teaching. At the Professor rank, candidates must demonstrate leadership in research, an excellent record of high-quality publications and successful experience in academic teaching.

The I. H. Asper School of Business is the principal business school in the Province of Manitoba and is accredited by AACSB. The I. H. Asper School of Business offers undergraduate, MFin, MBA, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. The I. H. Asper School of Business is a research-intensive institution comprised of approximately 56 full-time faculty members (representing over 13 countries) publishing in leading academic journals. For example, we published 13 FT50 journal articles in the past academic year (2023-2024). The normal teaching load at the I. H. Asper School of Business is four courses per year (e.g., 2 + 2), with a course release for the first year.

Substantial start-up research funding is provided to new faculty members, as is a fully paid six-month research study leave after three years (which extends the maximum untenured period). Competitive benefits for parental leaves or maternity leaves are also available. The School overlooks the beautiful Red River with most faculty offices offering views of the river. Visit the website of the I. H. Asper School of Business (www.umanitoba.ca/asper) to learn more.

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery, and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff, and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities, and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials should include cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three references, a one-page statement of research interests, a copy of job market paper, a one-page statement of teaching interests, evidence of effective teaching if available (e.g., teaching ratings), and a one-page personal statement of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In your cover letter, clearly state your research area, courses taught, and teaching preferences. Please note your application will be considered for both positions in MIS.

Formal review of applications will begin on November 6, 2024, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Please forward applications by email to Patti Tait at Patti.Tait@umanitoba.ca. Please address application materials to:

Mingzhi Liu, Chair, MIS Search Committee
I. H. Asper School of Business
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 5V4

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that the application materials will be provided to participating members of the search process.