Assistant Professor in Management Research - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Assistant Professor in Management Research:

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full time, tenure-track faculty position to serve as the Managing Director of the new BRIDGE Centre at the Edwards School of Business.

The faculty appointment will be tenure-track at the rank of assistant professor within the Department of Management and Marketing. The appointment as Managing Director would be for a 5-year term with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2024.

Description and Qualifications

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BRIDGE:

Business Research Integration and Development Group at Edwards_
is a newly formed provisional centre at the Edwards School of Business.

The mission for the BRIDGE knowledge centre is to _strengthen connections_** between researchers, industries, businesses, and community partners.

We will do this by conducting research that BRIDGEs the gap between theory and practice; fostering impactful research and knowledge co-creation that focuses on the role that research can play in advancing practice; developing relevant research and providing knowledge exchange through industry and community forums aligned with our school's core research areas; providing research support; and engaging in meaningful collaboration with communities.

Ongoing activities are proposed including a Research Network Hub, knowledge translation through various events and forums to engage industry and community and graduate student and post-doctoral mentorship.

Our vision is to be the first knowledge centre in Saskatchewan that is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in responsible, relevant business research that connects researchers, businesses, and communities.

The Managing Director will be responsible for managing the operations of the centre and will be guided by the Managing Committee.

Initially, the focus will be on establishing the foundation for the centre and working closely with the Associate Dean Research to be the driving force in moving the status of the BRIDGE centre from provisional to full.

The Managing Director's duties will include overseeing the research centre's budget; supervising staff members; managing the research plan effectively and efficiently, ensuring that accepted standards of research ethics are met; managing the space needs of the centre; establishing working groups or committees to provide appropriate guidance and advice in support of their responsibilities; preparing an Annual Report for the Dean.

The Managing Director will have a reduced teaching load approved by the Dean to recognize the significant administrative duties required of managing a centre.

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities.

The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

The salary band for Assistant Professors in the academic year is $99,945 to $120,099. A higher starting salary is possible in exceptional circumstances pursuant to Article of the
USFA Collective Agreement.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

A cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae;
Statements of teaching and research interests;
Summary of research centre experience;
A current working paper (of academic research);
A teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;

Contact
Dr. Maureen Bourassa, Department Head, Management and Marketing and Search Committee Chair

25 Campus Drive University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A7

Status:
Permanent

Employment Group:

USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Posted Date: 8/28/2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled