Tenure Track Faculty Position in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Management in Edmonton

This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Management (SEM) in the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position. We seek outstanding candidates that will strengthen our world-class expertise and capacity in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Management. While we will consider candidates at all ranks, priority will be given to Assistant Professor ranking. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or soon thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in strategy, entrepreneurship, or management within our undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Publishing in leading academic journals.
• Establishing an active and sustainable research program.
• Supervising graduate students.
• Actively engaging with their academic and professional communities.

The Alberta School of Business has an energetic PhD program and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in its continuing success and development.

Qualifications

• For an appointment at the Assistant Professor level, candidates will have graduated from an accredited PhD program in strategy, entrepreneurship, management, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated potential to publish top-level research relevant to the discipline and achieve teaching excellence.
• Candidates who are close to PhD completion may be considered; however, the appointment will be contingent upon the completion of the PhD by an agreed-upon date.
• Success in obtaining research grants and scholarly activities will also be considered.
• Appointments at a more senior level (Associate or Full Professor) may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.
• For an Associate/Full professor appointment, the candidate must have an established reputation for making high quality contributions to top tier journals and evidence of teaching excellence.
• Proficiency in English is required for this position.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the largest business schools in Canada with over 70 faculty members, 3000+ undergraduate students, and 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide.

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

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

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor including a comprehensive benefits package. The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.