Assistant Professor, Indigenous Business

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA — The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business invites applications from Indigenous scholars to fill two tenure-track/tenured positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applicants from Indigenous nations and communities worldwide who have or are near to completing a PhD in Business or Management. These appointments will begin on September 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Applicants from First Nations communities on Vancouver Island and/or in British Columbia are particularly encouraged to apply. In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, our selection will be limited to Indigenous scholars. Candidates who wish to be considered must self-identify as Indigenous and are asked to do so in their cover letter.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $146,790 – $181,328. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.

We are seeking energetic and dynamic colleagues with the potential or recognition for leadership in the field of Indigenous organizing, entrepreneurship, management, and social innovation. A demonstrated ability to develop and sustain generative partnerships with Indigenous communities and prior experience working with Indigenous Peoples and teaching Indigenous students are considered assets. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research and teaching interests complement and connect with the strengths of current faculty in the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.

Our faculty are globally recognized leaders in conducting cutting edge research on such topics as Indigenous organizing, entrepreneurship, business and human rights, climate change strategy, alleviation of poverty and inequality, health and meaning at work. We seek to complement and extend our already vibrant research community with scholars dedicated to publishing high quality research in top-rated academic journals. Qualified candidates must have either an established publishing record or a strong research pipeline of scholarly papers targeted to such journals, as well as interest in supervising PhD students.

Scholarship and teaching at Gustavson are strongly aligned around our three areas of specialization (International Business, Service Management and Entrepreneurship) and our guiding pillars (Sustainable/Socially Responsible, International, Innovative, and Integrative). We offer Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration and Masters of Global Business degrees – all of which have a sustainability focus embedded in their curriculum and include a strong co-op component – as well as a PhD in International Management and Organization. We are a pioneer in integrating curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate level and seek candidates who can work across traditional functional boundaries.

The experiential dimension in our academic programs includes a mandatory co-op program for all undergraduate students, international exchanges, and overseas co-op work opportunities. In line with this approach, we will give preference to candidates with direct business experience and international experience. Candidates must also demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring and/or clear support for diversity and inclusiveness in teaching and research.

Gustavson is one of the few North American schools that is accredited by both the European Federation of Management Development (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Qualified candidates for this position must have a PhD from a research-intensive university that is AACSB or EQUIS accredited. They must also have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate proficiency in the classroom.

To be considered, please send a letter of application that addresses your knowledge, experience and skills to perform the full scope of job requirements along with your curriculum vitae, evidence of research (publications or work in progress) and teaching skills (such as course evaluation scores, teaching statements, syllabi), and contact information of three references to: Dr. Roy Suddaby, Associate Dean Research and Professor, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, telephone: (250) 721-6068, e-mail: business@uvic.ca, website: http://www.gustavson.uvic.ca.

Consideration of applications will begin on August 16, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

The University of Victoria is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity, and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire search candidates who are Indigenous. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement. The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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