The University of Alberta School of Business invites applications for a tenure or tenure-track position in the Strategic Management and Organization Department starting July 1, 2015. The position is in the area of Strategic Management and Organization.

We have a group of reputable scholars who work at the interface of strategy and organizational theory; we are looking for a scholar who would complement this group.  Our department members are: Yoni Reshef, Chair; Tony Briggs;  David Deephouse; Richard Field; Joel Gehman; Ian Gellatly; Bob Gephart; Vern Glaser; Royston Greenwood; Matthew Grimes; Karen Hughes; Michelle Inness; Jennifer Jennings; Dev Jennings; Mike Lounsbury; Andrew Luchak; Trish Reay; Lloyd Steier; and Marvin Washington.  For information about the Department of Strategic and Management Organization, please see http://business.ualberta.ca/departments/strategic-management-and-organization.

For an appointment at the assistant professor level, candidates must have, or be close to completing, a PhD in an appropriate field, with demonstrated potential to publish top-level research and achieve teaching excellence in areas strongly related to business strategy; appointment in the latter case will be contingent upon the completion of the PhD by an agreed-upon date.  Success in obtaining research grants and scholarly activities will also be considered.  For a higher-level appointment, we require a reputation for making high quality contributions to top tier journals and clear evidence of teaching excellence in business strategy.  Proficiency in English is required.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world's leading institutions in business education and research.  Our vision is "Leaders from Alberta for the World".  Our mission is to "Excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement."  In keeping with this mission, the candidate's responsibilities include conducting quality research and publishing in top tier journals in areas involving business strategy, teaching an array of business strategy courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, providing service to the School's academic activities, and engaging in professional service activities appropriate to the candidate's rank.  The School of Business has an energetic PhD program and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in its continuing success and development.  We are one of the largest business schools in Canada and the premier business school in Alberta with 75 faculty members, 2000 undergraduate students, and 600 students in our MBA and PhD programs.  For more information about the School, please visit our web site at www.business.ualberta.ca.

The province of Alberta has a strong economy and diverse landscapes.  The city of Edmonton is a vibrant multi-cultural centre, one with over one million people that offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, reliable public transportation, and ample opportunities for recreation.  Information about Edmonton, Alberta, and Canada can be found at:http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/students/prospective/edmonton.aspx.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and is competitive with similar research-focused business schools in North America.

Appointments are normally effective July 1st, although a start date of January 1st could be considered.

Application packages should include curriculum vitae, samples of research, any available teaching ratings, and names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment. The competition will remain open until filled.

Please email your application (PDF files) to:

Dr. Yoni Reshef, Chair 
Department of Strategic Management and Organization
Alberta School of Business
University of Alberta