Assistant Professor (Teaching), Business Technology Management

Description

The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time academic position in the Business Technology Management area. The successful candidate will be appointed to a tenure-track role at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching). The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date. 

Position description and associated responsibilities 

The primary purpose of the Assistant Professor (Teaching) is teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as described below. In alignment with the University of Calgary's strategic vision, and in support of its strategic priorities of leadership, teaching and research integration, the successful applicant will actively contribute to teaching and curriculum development. Additionally, the Assistant Professor (Teaching) is expected to engage in scholarly activities and participate in departmental and university service. 

Position requirements, qualifications, skills and achievements required for the appointment 

The successful candidate must have:  

• Completion of a related graduate degree is required. The completion of the highest rank of academic training (e.g., a relevant PhD, DBA, or other relevant doctoral degree) is desired. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a doctorate in a relevant field. 
• Advanced academic training must be in business technology management/management information systems, business data analytics, or business artificial intelligence.
• A track record of effective teaching and academic training in business technology management, business analytics, and artificial intelligence at the post-secondary level. 
• The successful candidate will be able to execute the expected duties listed below. 

Expected duties include: 

• The ability to teach all of our BTMA undergraduate level courses in Business Analytics and graduate level courses in a) Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, and b) Business Analytics diploma stream in Data Science is paramount. 
• The candidate should have the skills and ability to teach a wide array of courses. Examples include: MGST 217 Introduction to Business Analytics, BTMA 317 Introduction to Business Technology Management, BTMA 331 DBMS/SQL/Power BI, BTMA 333 Enterprise Analysis (Systems Analysis and Design), BTMA 431 Data Gathering, Wrangling, and Analyzing Data in R, BTMA 531 Data Analytics Tools for Business, and the graduate level versions of these courses (e.g., BTMA 601 MBA - Business Technology Management, BTMA 672 Master of Management - IT Management, BTMA 674 Master of Management - IT for Value Innovation, BTMA 631 DBMS/SQL/Power BI, BTMA 635 Enterprise Analysis (Systems Analysis and Design), BTMA 636 Data Analytics I, BTMA 637 Data Analytics II, DATA 613 Introductory Data Analytics, and DATA 614 Advanced Data Analytics) as needed. Candidates may also be expected to teach other undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Business Technology Management as needed.
• Coordinating courses with multiple sections (e.g., BTMA 317 and MGST 217) as needed.
• Substantial service roles within Haskayne including, but not limited to, faculty advising and mentorship to the Haskayne Technology Club student organization.
• Actively participating in projects and/or committees related to teaching and learning curriculum development and implementation.
• Participating in activities related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) including professional development, SoTL research, case writing, and disseminating research to professional communities. Conducting an active program of research publication, either domain-specific Business Technology Management research or SoTL research. 

The normal teaching load for an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Haskayne School of Business is eight courses per academic year (typically four courses per semester). 

Application instructions and position posting closing date 

Interested individuals should apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. Applications should include a curriculum vitae (including the names and contact information of three references), a teaching dossier including examples of teaching evaluations (if available), and a statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum 2 pages). 

Applications accepted until March 28, 2025. 

Questions about this position can be directed to: 

Dr. Raymond A. Patterson, Area Chair, Business Technology Management 

Email:[email protected] 

Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and Indigenous engagement 

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 Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

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. 

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. 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.  

About the Haskayne School of Business 

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. 

About the Business Technology Management faculty and area 

The Business Technology Management (BTMA) area within the Haskayne School of Business is a thought leader for Canadian business research in quantitative information systems (e.g., Artificial Intelligence) and economics of information systems research (e.g., analytical modeling, game theoretical modeling). The BTMA area has spearheaded collaborative curriculum development in Business Analytics and Data Science across the University of Calgary. 

Immigration 

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 

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.