UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA—The Faculty of Business is seeking to attract a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in Sustainability / Social Responsibility. The ability to teach and do research in Strategy and/or Entrepreneurship will be considered an asset. Applicants for this position should have earned a PhD (or be ABD), have a record of teaching and research that is commensurate with their experience and be able to make a contribution to our new PhD program. Our interest is in attracting highly motivated researchers, capable of publishing in top research journals, to add to our already vibrant research community. Our approach to teaching is international, integrative, innovative, and sustainable. Emphasis on experiential teaching includes a mandatory co-op program for all students, international exchanges, and overseas co-op work opportunities. In line with this approach, a candidate’s business experience would be highly valued.
The University of Victoria is a medium-sized public institution, recognized nationally as one of the best comprehensive universities in Canada. The Faculty of Business provides Bachelor of Commerce and Masters of Business Administration degrees, an international curriculum and a strong co-op component. The Faculty has also recently launched a Masters of Global Business and a PhD program in International Management and Organization. It is one of the few North American schools that is EQUIS accredited by the European Federation of Management Development.
As well as having the university’s strong research and teaching community, Victoria is located in one of the most beautiful parts of North America. We enjoy a very moderate west coast climate with an active cultural scene as well as easy access to all types of outdoor activities.
Please send a letter of application with curriculum vitae, appropriate evidence of research and teaching skill, and three references to: Dr. Ali Dastmalchian, Dean, Faculty of Business, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, telephone: (250) 721-6068, fax: (250) 721-6613, e-mail:
adsec@uvic.ca, website:
www.business.uvic.ca.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Consideration of applications will begin on September 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Representatives from the Faculty of Business will be available to meet interested candidates at the AOM Meeting this summer.