Two Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions, Strategy and Global Management Area

University of Calgary

The Strategy and Global Management (SGMA) Area at the Haskayne School of Business (HSB), University of Calgary, invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in International Business Strategy. Priority will be given to junior assistant professors with fewer than three years of work experience. The appointment start date is July 1, 2025, and is contingent on final budget approval.

Candidates must have completed or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in International Business, Strategy, or a closely related field, such as Business Economics. We seek collegial candidates with a strong research orientation (e.g., ability to publish in high-quality journals) and the ability to teach courses in strategy, introduction to business, and international business. Duties include research, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and professional service to the Area, the School, the University, and the community. The salary is competitive and will depend on qualifications, experience, and research and teaching record.

Candidates must have:
Evidence of past and/or potential excellence in scholarship, as demonstrated by publications and/or invited revisions in Academic Journal Guide (AJG) 4* journals,
A strong research program in international business strategy, with high potential for future publications in high-impact academic outlets such as AJG 4* journals; outstanding candidates with research interests in mainstream strategy will also be considered,
Evidence of strong theoretical and methodological skills and a mastery of the relevant literature,
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, as demonstrated by excellent student evaluations,
A willingness to engage in service to the school, university, and profession.

Faculty in the SGMA Area at the Haskayne School of Business are engaged in research related to topics such as multinational enterprises, clusters, global value chains, family business, and strategic leadership. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in any area within the broad strategy/international business domain.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the 'Apply Now' link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/14794280-two-tenure-track-assistant-professor-positions-strategy-and-global-management-area

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as publications, into a single PDF file):
Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees (please do not send reference letters until they are requested)
Statement of research interests
Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier
Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) identifying the applicant’s contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion

Questions may be addressed to:

Dr. Heechun Kim, Search Committee Chair
Strategy and Global Management Area
Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
E-mail: heechun.kim@ucalgary.ca

Applications accepted until December 8, 2024

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business, click here.

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About the Haskayne School of Business

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