Assistant/Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
RTR 200-039
The University of Victoria is a medium-sized public institution, located in Victoria, recognized nationally as one of the best comprehensive universities in Canada. The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business provides Bachelor of Commerce and Masters of Business Administration degrees, an international curriculum and a strong co-op component. As well as a one-year Masters of Global Business and PhD program in International Management and Organization. Gustavson is one of the few North Americal Schools that is accredited by both the European Federation of Management Development (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
As well as having the university's strong research and teaching community, Victoria is located in one of the most beautiful parts of North America. We enjoy a very moderate west coast climate with an active cultural scene as well as easy access to all types of outdoor activities.
The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business invites applications from talented scholars looking to fill a tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the area of Entrepreneurship.
Requirements
We particularly encourage entrepreneurship trained applicants with a background in Strategy or Marketing but welcome applications from scholars with other entrepreneurship perspectives. Scholarship and teaching at the Gustavson School are strongly aligned around our three areas of specialization: Entrepreneurship, Service Management and International Business. Our Entrepreneurship faculty are recognized research leaders and we seek to complement and extend our research program with a gifted scholar who has the ability to publish in top entrepreneurship and management journals.
Successful candidates also need to enhance our award winning, integrative, full-immersion, theory-based experiential Entrepreneurship education programs, which attract over 100 students annually in undergraduate and graduate specialization modules. Innovation is a central pillar of our School and our Entrepreneurship research and education programs are complemented by a student innovation centre, a technology park and a technology transfer office within the University.
Applicants for this position should have earned a PhD (or ABD), have a teaching andd research record that is commensurate with the expectations of academic rank at the School of Business. Preference will be given to people with prior business experence and international experience. Our interest is in attracting highly motivated researchers capable of publishing in top research journals, to add to our already vibrant research community. For a senior position, strong evidence of such scholarly achievements is required.
Our approach to learning is international, integrative, innovative and sustainable. Therefore, we are interested in applicants with a global and interdisciplinary orientation. Our experiential dimension includes a mandatory co-op program for all students, international exchanges, and oversees co-op work opportunities. In line with this approach, a candidate's business experience would be highly valued.
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Contact information
Please send a letter of application with curriculum vitae, appropriate evidence of research and teaching skills and three references to:
Saul Klein, Dean, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
- University of Victoria
- PO Box 1700, STN CSC
- Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
- Telephone: 250-721-6068
- Fax: 250-721-6613
- E-mail: adsec@uvic.ca
- Website: www.gustavson.uvic.ca
Application deadline
Consideration of applications will begin on August 19, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Representatives from the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business will be available to meet interested candidates at the AOM conference this summer.
Equity statement
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Grace Wong Sneddon, Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Diversity at (250) 721-6143. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.