Faculty Positions in General Management (Strategy)

The Ivey Business School at Western University, London, Ontario seeks candidates for up to two faculty positions in the area of General Management (Strategy). Applicants will be considered for a Probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, or Tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The positions are available to begin in July 2023, although alternate start dates may be arranged.
The Ivey Strategy group seeks candidates with a demonstrated ability to engage in high-quality research and contribute to a collegial research-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will match well (complement or deepen) with the group’s existing focus on areas such as competitive dynamics, learning, sensemaking, behavioral strategy, routines, capabilities, leadership, strategic decision making, corporate strategy, responsible governance and strategy as practice. Successful candidates will be expected to teach Strategy in our undergraduate, Masters or PhD programs.

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 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 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 submit the following materials to facultypositions@ivey.ca:
• Completed application form (http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf)
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of research papers
• Names and email addresses of three referees (who will not be approached without permission). Letters of reference will be required for shortlisted candidates.

Please ensure that the form available at http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. Review of applicants will commence on September 3, 2022. Applications will be considered until the position is 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.

Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

The University seeks applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

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 accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact facultypositions@ivey.ca.