Associate Professor, International Business Strategy, Haskayne School of Business

Position Description

The University of Calgary (UCalgary), located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations) as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The university recognizes that the City of Calgary is also home to Region III of the Métis Nation of Alberta. By virtue of the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877, the university recognizes that we are all treaty people. The City of Calgary is home to diverse communities. Together, we share this land, strive to live together, learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”

The University of Calgary recognizes the importance of creating and maintaining a welcoming and equitable environment that enables every member of our campus to thrive. The Inclusive Excellence Cluster Hiring Initiative has been launched to advance and embed the institution’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, Indigenous engagement, and inclusive excellence. This initiative, which was developed in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, is a key step to ameliorate the under-representation of members of equity deserving groups at the university, to build a critical mass of scholars who reflect the diversity of our student body and the broader community, to advance epistemic pluralism and the creation of new knowledges and ways of knowing, and to broaden the culture of inclusivity and engagement.

As part of the Inclusive Excellence Cluster Hiring Initiative, the Haskayne School of Business (HSB) at the University of Calgary invites applications for a continuing appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure) in International Business Strategy. This position is open to qualified women candidates. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023, with an option to negotiate a later start. 

The successful candidate will establish an active research program that focuses on International Business Strategy, and is aligned with the University of Calgary’s, and the HSB’s strategic plans. Additionally, the successful candidate will play an important role in teaching and research supervision of students in the Strategy and Global Management (SGMA) Area’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Service to the Area, faculty, University, and community is also expected.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a prolific and diverse research environment in the HSB, with access to state-of-the-art core infrastructure. Outstanding opportunities for collaboration are available with established research programs in international business and strategy. The position includes both teaching and research responsibilities, and will include expectations to recruit and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. 

In SGMA, the successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to international business and/or strategic management. The normal teaching load in the Haskayne School of Business is four courses per year.  

The successful applicant will be expected to conduct high-quality research, evidenced by publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, securing external research funding, and maintaining an active profile in their field. Graduate program contributions include both teaching and supervising students. Research support is offered to all new hires.

Candidates must have:

• A doctorate in International Business and/or Strategy, or a closely related field (such as Business Economics);
• An active research program in international business, including such sub-areas as, for example, international entrepreneurship, family business, and global value chains, with a high potential of future publications in AJG4* journals;
• A strong record of research in international business, with a portfolio of publications in high-impact refereed journals, including publications in AJG4* journals; 
• An international recognition as experts in their research fields;
• A demonstrated impact in the profession in terms of citations and professional activities (e.g., editorial board membership, leadership in professional organizations, acting as discussants in relevant forums, etc.); 
• Corporate strategy scholars with multiple articles in AJG4* journals will also be considered;
• Evidence of securing grants; 
• A demonstrated capability in graduate- and undergraduate-level teaching, with excellent student evaluations;
• A history of successful graduate student supervision (if their previous universities had graduate programs);
• A demonstrated affinity with the practice of international business strategy, as shown by an understanding of practical issues faced by managers and a willingness to conduct managerially relevant research, capacity to contribute to HSB’s engagement with the business community, and/or willingness to disseminate research to the general public and the business community;
• Evidence of effective service leadership, as demonstrated by a history of engagement in committees, initiatives and administrative duties at a school, University, or international research and/or business community level;
• Evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach to interacting with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders. 

Research support is offered to all new hires.

Accredited by AACSB International, the Haskayne School of Business is a progressive and innovative business school. Our mission is to create an open, mutually accountable community of students, faculty, and alumni, and to provide rich experiential learning opportunities to our students. With 3,000 full and part-time students currently enrolled in bachelors, masters, PhD and executive education programs, the business school boasts more than 18,000 alumni in 60 countries around the globe.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please submit a single PDF file, including:  

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae. Applicants must self-identify as a woman in their cover letter to be considered for the position
• A brief (one page) statement of research interests
• Copies of one or more relevant research papers  
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier
• Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion identifying the applicant’s contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion 
• The names and contact information of three referees

All applicants will be required to complete an attestation confirming their eligibility for this position in the application process.
 
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Liena Kano, Selection Committee Chair 
Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary 
Strategy and Global Management Area
E-mail: [email protected] 

Application Deadline: March 13, 2023

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, 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 ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

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)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
 
Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Region 3 of the Métis Nation of Alberta, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. UCalgary ranks fifth among Canada’s top research universities in Research Infosource Inc.’s latest Top 50 Research Universities list released on Jan. 25, 2022. UCalgary is the youngest university to have reached the top five.

UCalgary has more than 6,500 graduate students and 28,500 undergraduate students, more than 1,800 academic staff (continuing, contingent term or limited term appointment), more than 1,300 sessionals, and more than 3,200 non-academic staff, in 14 Faculties, across five campuses. The vibrant and research-intensive environment at UCalgary is home to 146 research chairs (75 Canada Research Chairs), and more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary has the fastest growth rate in attracting research funding among the 10 largest universities in Canada.

The university’s new Framework for Growth establishes principles and focus areas for the University of Calgary over the coming decade. It will ignite our entrepreneurial spirit to turn challenges into opportunities to improve the world around us. It will help to meet our academic and research ambitions and strengthen our community engagement in one of Canada’s most diverse cities, whose exciting future is unfolding rapidly, and where scientific disciplines will play a major role. Built around three big ideas (transdisciplinary scholarship, integration with our community and future-focused program delivery), the Framework will distinguish the university and drive growth.

To learn more about this vision please see: https://www.ucalgary.ca/president/growth
 

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary has been named one of the world’s most livable cities, has been ranked one of the most sustainable cities in the world, and is the third most diverse in Canada. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.