Job Description

Position Description

The Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II position in Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Leadership. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) and nominated for a CRC Tier II. All candidates are expected to have a PhD in organizational behaviour, human resource management, industrial and organizational psychology, or a closely related field. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada's , including eligibility criteria. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023, or mutually agreed upon date.

Candidates at the assistant professor rank must have:

• A burgeoning reputation in organizational behaviour/organizational psychology, with a research focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in leadership and organizations, as evidenced by:

• A flourishing record of research with multiple publications in Financial Times' Top 50 Journals as well as other highly-ranked organizational behaviour and organizational psychology journals (e.g., see Haskayne School of Business'

); * A growing impact in the profession in terms of citations and professional activities (refereeing and editorial boards, presentations or invited discussions at high-quality conferences, etc.);

• Evidence of effective teaching and some student supervision (e.g., undergraduate/graduate research);
• A demonstrated willingness to provide service to their current university and the profession.

Candidates at the associate professor rank must have:

• An international reputation in organizational behaviour/organizational psychology, with a research focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in leadership and organizations, as evidenced by:

• An outstanding and consistent record of research with many publications in Financial Times' Top 50 Journals as well as other highly-ranked organizational behaviour and organizational psychology journals (e.g., see Haskayne School of Business'

); * Demonstrated impact in the profession in terms of citations and professional activities (e.g., editorial board or editorship roles, keynote addresses, etc.);

• A demonstrated ability for effective teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level (MBA, Master's, PhD);
• A history of successful graduate student supervision;
• Evidence of effective service to their current university and profession.

We recognize that applicants may have a much broader record of scholarship in other sub-fields. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must demonstrate that their recent, current, and future focus is in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion in leadership and organizations. In addition to the research publication records described above, the hiring committee will consider non-traditional forms of knowledge generation and dissemination that have had demonstrable impact.

Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II

Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Candidates who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree and who have had career breaks, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc., may have their eligibility for a Tier II Chair assessed through the program's Tier II justification process. Research interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., closures) are recognized as, and may be counted as, an eligible delay (credited at twice the amount of time) beginning March 1, 2020. Please contact UCalgary's Office of Research Services for more information: . Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada's CRC website cited above, including eligibility criteria.

The Chair will establish an active research program that focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will dedicate their time to establishing a high-impact research program; submit scholarly works to high-quality journals; contribute to teaching and graduate student supervision, and provide service to the university and within the profession. The position has an attractive remuneration and benefits package, including reduced teaching responsibilities and dedicated research funding.

The Chair will have the opportunity to be part of a prolific and diverse research environment in the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR) area group within the Haskayne School of Business. Outstanding opportunities for collaboration are available with established research programs in organizational behaviour and organizational psychology in both in Haskayne and the Department of Psychology.

The Haskayne School of Business seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of business. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported. This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, pilot funding programs, and other support programs
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to consider, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please indicate in your cover letter the rank at which you are applying. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as publications):

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information only of three referees
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier
• Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Sandy Hershcovis, Senior Associate Dean
Future Fund Professor in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Haskayne School of Business
Email:

Applications are accepted until December 31, 2022

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( ).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

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About the Haskayne School of Business

Accredited by AACSB International, the Haskayne School of Business is a progressive and innovative business school. Our mission is to create an open, mutually accountable community of students, faculty, and alumni, and to provide rich experiential learning opportunities to our students. With 3,000 full and part-time students currently enrolled in bachelors, masters, PhD and executive education programs, the business school boasts more than 18,000 alumni in 60 countries around the globe.
About the University of Calgary

About the University of Calgary

Located in Canada's most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Region 3 of the Metis Nation of Alberta, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. UCalgary ranks fifth among Canada's top research universities in Research Infosource Inc.'s latest Top 50 Research Universities list released on Jan. 25, 2022. UCalgary is the youngest university to have reached the top five.

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Posting Date: October 27, 2022
Closing Date: December 31, 2022