The Faculty of Business at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus invites applications for a tenure-track position in Business at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, effective on July 1, 2022, or a mutually acceptable date thereafter. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
The minimum qualification for consideration is a master's degree in business administration (MBA) and proven experience in strategic planning, including structure, resourcing, financial oversight, and assessment. Prior experience in strategy development, financial analysis, planning, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, and leading strategic projects with a diverse set of stakeholders would be a significant asset. Demonstrated excellence in post-secondary teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is required.
UNB is committed to a learning environment rich in experiential opportunities for students. Familiarity with and successful implementation of experiential learning, active learning, case competitions and simulations would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be committed to providing students with an outstanding learning experience. We seek a dynamic individual who will work with a team of Faculty and professional staff to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will help further our students' abilities as impactful citizen scholars and contributors.
The successful candidate will teach in the areas of general business, strategy, and finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels. An entrepreneurial lens would be considered an asset. This position will have a defined service component that supports accreditation assessment and maintenance through AACSB. This will include strategic program development and planning support, record keeping, analysis and report preparation. This role will liaise with administration, faculty, staff, and students. It is expected that the successful applicant will have a knowledge of the functional areas of business and their interconnectedness such that they are able to provide informed leadership for the faculty in its pursuit of innovative programs and partnerships, an increased and more diverse student body and outcome excellence.
The Faculty of Business has a reputation for cutting-edge academic innovation and boasts strong relationships with the business and professional communities. With almost 300 students in its undergraduate programs and 150 MBA students, we can offer diverse teaching and unique opportunities for research, community involvement and experiential engagement outside of the classroom. This position would be expected to commit and contribute to the faculty focus on experiential learning. The University also offers masters and doctoral level supervision opportunities through its IDST programming. If you are interested in having an impact in the classroom and beyond, enjoy exploring innovation in the classroom and unique research opportunities, and thrive on interacting with students, colleagues, and community, we encourage you to apply. For additional information about the University of New Brunswick and the Faculty of Business, see: www.unb.ca, www.unb.ca/saintjohn/business and www.unb.ca/saintjohn/business/mba.
Application packages should be submitted by email:
Dr. Michel Rod
Dean, Faculty of Business
University of New Brunswick Saint John
E-mail: mcelman@unb.ca
Review of applications will begin immediately with applications being accepted until May 15, 2022. Applications should include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) for three references.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.