The
Ivey Business School at Western University seeks candidates for up to two faculty positions in the area of
International Business (IB). Applicants will be considered for a Probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a Tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
The positions are available to begin in July 2024, although an alternate start date may be arranged.
The newly appointed faculty member is expected to contribute to Ivey’s Strategic objective to develop global citizens and enhance
scholarship on the critical issue of “Canada within the world”. Successful candidates will join the IB group at Ivey, which over the last 25 years has been consistently ranked among the top 10 schools worldwide for its international business research. Core
areas of research expertise of the group include global strategy, international joint ventures, foreign subsidiary management, global value chains; globalization and de-globalization; international competitiveness of Canadian businesses; digitization and international
business; cross-cultural management; and emerging economies and frontier markets. Faculty in the IB group regularly publish in the top IB journals as well as leading discipline journals. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to this body of high-impact
research. They will also be expected to teach international business courses in the undergraduate, MBA, or EMBA programs, or in the MSc or PhD programs, and be involved with the supervision of PhD students.
Tenured Appointment: Applicants for
a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor will hold a PhD. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized scholar in
their field of research, as demonstrated by publications in the highest quality academic journals, an active continuing research program, external research funding, scholarly awards, and invited presentations at seminars and
major conferences. Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of strong teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, especially using a case discussion format, and supervision of graduate students.
Probationary (Tenure-Track) Appointment:
Applicants for a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor must already have, or be nearing completion of, their PhD. The ideal candidate should have excellent research capabilities as demonstrated by high quality working papers,
presentations at major conferences, publications in top academic journals, and strong letters of reference from recognized leading scholars. They should also demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Application Procedure: Applicants must
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Please ensure that the application form is completed and included in your application submission.
Review of applicants will commence on
August 25, 2023. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
The
Ivey Business School’s mission is to develop leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies within which they operate. Ivey is committed to values and practices of equity, diversity and inclusion. It is Canada’s premier
business school and is recognized globally for the quality of its research and management education. The School is internationally oriented in terms of research, curricula, faculty, and student exchanges, with campuses in London (Canada), Toronto and Hong
Kong. Ivey is the world’s second largest producer of case studies.
Western University has recently committed $6 million in funding for EDI initiatives (https://news.westernu.ca/2021/06/western-invests-6-million-to-support-new-edi-initiatives/).
Ivey has established an EDI Advisory Council and launched a series of initiatives to ensure that our faculty, staff and students are a diverse community, committed to long-term career development.
We especially encourage applicants from under-represented populations to apply. Spousal and family relocation assistance programs are in place.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in
English. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require
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