Saint Mary’s University

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of research, teaching, and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities include:

· an active and innovative research agenda resulting in impactful achievements such as peer-reviewed publications, working papers, book chapters, presentation at significant conferences, awards, major external funding, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline

· potential to foster and add value to one or several of the existing graduate programs offered by the Sobey School of Business (the MBA Program, the Executive MBA Program, the Master of Finance, and the Masters in Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and contribute to the development of new ones

· engagement in the life of the Department, Faculty, and University through service activities

· commitment to uphold the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of teaching, research, and service. This includes the ability to foster creative and collaborative intellectual inquiry by bringing diverse knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to learning activities and research projects.

Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. (or demonstrate that they are all-but-dissertation (ABD) with a final defense date scheduled) in Operations Management, Management Science, Business Analytics, or a closely related area. Also, the successful candidate must demonstrate:

· strong emerging scholarly research agenda at the intersection of key functional Management Science areas, Data Analytics and/or Business Analytics. Specific applications considered include supply chain management, transportation and logistics, health systems, retail management, service management, and sustainability management

· ability and willingness to teach in at least two of the core subject areas offered by the Management Science Group in the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs (Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management Science, and Operations Management), and openness to innovation in pedagogical approaches (active learning, problem-based learning, case method, use of technology, blended learning, flipped classroom, …)

· strong communication skills and ability to build research and education connections with other areas (disciplines, programs, departments) of the Sobey School of Business and Saint Mary's University.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting https://www.smu.ca/about/faculty-employment-opportunities.html and submitting all application material electronically through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Only electronic applications submitted through CareerBeacon can be accepted. Applications received by February 15, 2021 will be given first consideration; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. The application must contain

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of research interest
• three examples of material produced to disseminate research, e.g. publication, conference presentation, etc.
• a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations (if available),
• and contact information for three individuals who may be contacted for references.

All applicants need to contact Ms. Melanie Matthew- [email protected] to request the "Self-Identification Questionnaire". Once complete, the form should be emailed to Saint Mary's University Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Ms. Deborah Brothers-Scott- [email protected]. Section I of this form is mandatory and relates to citizenship. The University must comply with federal government requirements regarding recruitment of foreign academics and give priority to qualified Canadian Citizens and permanent residents, whether in Canada or abroad. Section II is the voluntary self-identification information. The chair of the search committee only confirms the applicants' Canadian citizenship/permanent residency status with Ms. Brothers-Scott.

Any other questions or confidential inquiries about the application can be directed to the Selection Committee Chair, Dr. Eric Lee-[email protected].

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we follow the Health Protection Act Order and public health directives to limit the spread of COVID-19. Shall the travel restrictions persist, we will replace our previously on-site campus visit by video-conferencing platforms that combine chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration.

The Sobey School of Business wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and only those applicants selected for the shortlist will be contacted.

Saint Mary's University hires based on merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Visit our web site at www.smu.ca.

Saint Mary's, a public university with over 2,600 students, offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The University is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity into a vibrant learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University offers a balanced research/teaching environment for faculty. It has the largest business program in the Atlantic Provinces with over 3,000 students and offers AACSB-accredited degrees at the undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. levels. The Sobey School is located in a modern facility, providing classrooms with state-of-the-art technology. The Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Management Science consists of 26 full-time faculty members, 7 in the Management Science area. Academic calendars with program and course information are available at https://smu.ca/academics/calendar.

Saint Mary's University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 430,000. Halifax is a major educational center for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is located close to recreational areas and to other major urban centers in Canada and the Northeastern United States. For information about the University and the Sobey School of Business, please visit our website at http://www.sobey.smu.ca.

At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines.