Dhillon School Of Business Assistant Professor (strategy/general Management)

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Job Title

Dhillon School of Business Assistant Professor (Strategy/General Management)


About the University


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We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge's second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada's destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada's top small cities.


Rank

Assistant Professor


Tenure Information

Non-Tenure Track


Position Details


The Dhillon School of Business (DSB) at the

University of Lethbridge

invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in

Business Strategy

on our

Calgary Campus

beginning July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and engage in research in strategy, and a preferred focus in one or more of the areas of general management, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, sustainability, or innovation. The successful candidate will also be expected to help teach and supervise students in our graduate programs, such as our research-based M.Sc. in Management and our Masters of Management programs.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in strategy, general management, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, innovation, or a related field, or be in the final stages of completing their dissertation in one of these areas; A completed DBA will also be considered. Candidates should have an active research program in any of these areas; preference will be given to candidates with interests in having students learn how to effectively use artificial intelligence, or in the use of artificial intelligence in organizations. Candidates should have experience teaching relevant courses at the University level.

A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and publishing research in quality journals is required. We also look for individuals who are interested in having demonstrated positive societal impact in their research and teaching. Online and hybrid teaching may be required, and courses may also be taught in the evenings and Saturdays, in addition to face-to-face daytime offerings.

We offer competitive salaries, attractive teaching loads, paid study leaves, and a comprehensive benefits package as well as research, travel and teaching support. The course load for a tenure track position is determined by the Dean in consultation with the successful candidate. It is typically a four course load of three credit hour courses per academic year, however this will depend on the needs of the Area and Faculty at the time of assignment. Teaching workload is reviewed and amended annually as needed.



Required Documents



To apply to this position, please refer to "Careers at the U" on the University of Lethbridge Human Resources webpage at

www.uleth.ca/hr

. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that a strong internal candidate will be applying for this position. Application reviews will begin September 5th, 2025 or shortly thereafter, and continue until the position is filled or March 31st, 2026, whichever comes first. The University reserves the right to not hire anyone if no suitable candidates are identified. Required documents include:

A cover letter A CV highlighting your academic qualifications, research record, relevant post-secondary teaching experience (courses taught, institution and when taught) and, if applicable, industry work experience. Previous student evaluations of teaching and a sample course outline Statement of teaching philosophy The names of and contact information for three references, at least two of which should be able to speak to your research and teaching abilities A research working paper that is representative of your interests and abilities for which you are an author or co-author



Dhillon School of Business



The Dhillon School of Business is AACSB accredited and values both teaching and research excellence. We maintain close ties with the community through our experiential programs. Students can complete their undergraduate studies in a wide range of majors and combined degrees. There are approximately 45 full-time faculty and 1400 undergraduate majors located on our Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, as well as graduate programming in the areas of management practice, health services management, management research, and business analytics.


Dhillon supports cross-disciplinary research and encourages faculty to work with students in thesis and course-based graduate programs. Active international exchange programs are in place for both students and faculty. Please visit our website at http://www.uleth.ca/dhillon for more information, including our Faculty plan at

https://www.ulethbridge.ca/dhillon/about-school

.

University of Lethbridge



The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive academic institution offering programs in the faculties of Arts and Science, Education, Health Sciences, Fine Arts, the Dhillon School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies. There are approximately 8700 students from 90 countries enrolled on our main campus in Lethbridge and our satellite campus in Calgary. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education and is consistently ranked as one of the top research institutions of our size in Canada. The university website,

www.uleth.ca

, contains more information about our history, vision and strategic plans.



The City of Calgary



Calgary boasts over 1.4 million people, and is less than two hours from Banff National Park, Lake Louise, four world renowned ski resorts, and over 40 golf courses. Calgary has a variety of interesting neighbourhoods, vibrant arts and culture, lots of green space and sports, and endless events, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Calgary has been rated near the top of the list among the world's most livable cities. For more information on Calgary, go to

https://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/live-and-work/

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Position Category




Faculty

Dhillon School of Business


Campus

Calgary

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2546374
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned