Assistant Professor – Strategic Management
University of Toronto
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the Strategic Management Area. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter.
Applicants must have a PhD in management or a cognate discipline (e.g., economics, sociology, etc.), with a focus on strategic management or related area (e.g., entrepreneurship, international business, management of innovation) by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, independent research program leading to publications in top-ranked journals in strategy and cognate disciplines (e.g., Strategic Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal/Review, American Economic Review, American Journal of Sociology, and journals of similar caliber).
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or works in progress meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
The successful candidate will also provide evidence of excellence in teaching. Excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through the teaching dossier submitted with the application including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities (such as performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference posters or presentations), as well as strong letters of reference, and strong performance during the on-campus presentation for short-listed candidates.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Rotman School of Management has a strong research-oriented faculty that is supportive of serious scholarship and committed to the professional development of its faculty. Within the University of Toronto, the Area has close ties with the departments of Economics and Sociology. All Rotman Strategy Ph.D. students complete graduate-level courses in at least one of these departments. The Strategic Management Area provides a stimulating and supportive research environment and a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching.
Rotman is situated in the heart of Canada’s corporate and financial centre, and the world’s most diverse city. Rotman’s core values reflect this diversity. For more information about the Rotman School and its core values, please visit: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Connect/AboutRotman/OurValues
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a job market paper and up to two additional research papers or publications; and a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Letters should be addressed to the following:
Professor Rebecca Reuber
Area Coordinator Chair Recruiting Committee – Strategy
Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto
Submission guidelines can be found at: https://uoft.me/how-to-apply. All documents, with the exception of the three reference letters, MUST be submitted via the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. We recommend combining additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Strategy.Recruiting@Rotman.Utoronto.Ca.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date of October 4, 2021.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see https://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca
