Assistant Professor Tenure Track Position in Institutional Theory

Job title:

Assistant Professor Tenure Track Position in Institutional Theory

Company

University of British Columbia

Job description

AcademicJob Category Faculty BargainingJob Title Assistant Professor Tenure Track Position in Institutional TheoryDepartment UBCO | Leadership & Faculty | Faculty of Management (Gady Jacoby)Posting End Date June 12, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End DateThe expected pay range) for this position is $120,000 – $150,000/year.UBC Faculty of ManagementSalary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in the range $120,000 – $150,000/year.Assistant Professor Tenure Track Position in Institutional Theory at the University of British ColumbiaThe Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date for the position with a January 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date. We are inviting applications from institutional theory researchers. Preference will be given to candidates with strategic management as a secondary research/teaching focus and who also have experience teaching human resources in higher education. This position is subject to budgetary approval.QualificationsThe successful candidate will possess:

• A PhD specialization in institutional theory or equivalent;
• Relevant postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated research skills in institutional theory, with a secondary focus on strategic management;
• A strong publication record with at least one publication in an FT50 journal;
• A track record for excellence in teaching (undergraduate and/or graduate levels) in subject areas related to strategic management and human resources;
• Must show research potential to establish a successful research program;
• Demonstrated communication skills, and ability to convey ideas clearly;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a track record of contributing positively to a work environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral education;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to actively participate in collegial internal and external service, events and initiatives.

Duties include: developing and maintaining an active research program aimed at making a significant contribution to the profession, teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs, supervising Ph.D. students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program, as well as contributing to other teaching and administrative initiatives of the Faculty of Management. Teaching and service requirements are similar to other research-intensive universities. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.The Faculty consists of management faculty who are diverse in their expertise and undertake research with a wide range of themes. More information about the Faculty can be found on its web site at .Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications must include:(1) a cover letter explaining your interest in UBC Faculty of Management,
(2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) a research statement,
(4) two research papers and/or a dissertation proposal,
(5) Statement of your teaching philosophy and approach to mentoring and supervision, including a record of teaching evaluations
(6) a one-page statement identifying your contributions, or potential contributions, to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) along with your ability to work with culturally diverse and international students, and
(7) names of three references (letters are to be sent separately by the letter writers).Only applications received through the UBC Faculty Career’s Workday site will be considered.Should you have any queries regarding this position or the recruitment process, please contact the Faculty of Management team at fom.reception@ubc.caReview of Applications and Anticipated Start Date Review of applications will begin on June 13, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. As standard for all UBC Assistant Professor hires, the initial appointment is for 4 years with the possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds and work performance.Career InterruptionsUBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Expected salary

$120000 – 150000 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:42:15 GMT

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