Tenure-Track Position - Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management

Faculty/Academic Area: Lazaridis School of Bus. & Econ. 

Department: Lazaridis Business (OB/HRM) 

Campus: Waterloo 

Employee Group: WLUFA 

Requisition ID: 2909 

Tenure-Track Position – Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics (Lazaridis School) at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, one at the Assistant Professor level, and the second at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the OB/HRM area, commencing July 1, 2022. Candidates with an established research record of publications in top journals will be preferred. For at least one of these positions, research expertise in diversity in organizations will be considered an asset. These positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications for the position at the rank of Assistant Professor include a Ph.D. or completion of a Ph.D. within one year of employment start date with an emphasis in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources or related field.

Successful candidates for the position at the rank of Assistant Professor must have:

• Demonstrated exceptional research potential,
• Demonstrated ability (a) to publish in top-tier business journals and (b) to maintain a highly productive research agenda,
• Ability to effectively teach courses at the undergraduate and research-based graduate (MSc and Ph.D.) levels,
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the relevance of their research to a business audience,
• Ability and interest to teach at the MBA level will be considered an asset.

Qualifications for the position at the rank of Associate Professor include a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources or related field.

Successful candidates for the position at the rank of Associate Professor must have:

• Demonstrated exceptional research potential,
• Track record of publishing in top-tier business journals and an established research program for ongoing research productivity,
• Evidence for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate (MSc and Ph.D.) levels,
• Track record of successfully developing graduate students,
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the relevance of their research to a business audience,
• Ability and interest to teach at the MBA level will be considered an asset.

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics has over 150 full-time faculty and more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students on campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, and a location in Toronto, Ontario. With a mission to achieve excellence in management education, the school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Honours BBA, MBA, MFin, MMA and PhD. Laurier’s undergraduate and graduate business programs are AACSB accredited. For more information, please visit http://www.wlu.ca/lazaridisschool.

Waterloo, Ontario is a highly innovative and dynamic region. It is the home to a number of leading high technology firms, insurance companies and educational/research institutions (e.g. University of Waterloo, the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics).
 

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics is also home to the Lazaridis Institute, which helps Canadian technology companies reach their next level of growth through world-class programs; leading-edge research in innovation, management and disruption in the tech ecosystem; and the connection of international research, best practices in global scaling, and curriculum. http://www.lazaridisinstitute.ca

Applications must include:

• A letter of application,
• A curriculum vitae,
• A teaching statement that includes a brief summary regarding teaching experience and effectiveness (including teaching evaluations),
• A summary of research objectives; best/selected research article(s),
• The names and emails of at least three academic referees.

Only complete applications will be considered.  All applications must include the Position Number 2022-01 and should be addressed to:

Dr. Sapna Isotupa

Associate Dean of Business: Faculty Development & Research

Lazaridis School of Business & Economics

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5

Email: OBPTAC@wlu.ca

Electronic applications should quote Position Number 2022-01.

Deadline for applications is December 17, 2021

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE “APPLY NOW” FEATURE. Applications should be submitted to the email address indicated.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applicants from qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates should self-identify, in confidence, to Michael Lisetto-Smith, Senior Administrative Officer (mlisettosmith@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html.

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. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Justine MacNeil (jumacneil@wlu.ca).

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-Apply-/
 

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.

All Laurier employees and students are required to comply with the University’s Covid-19 mandatory vaccination policy. Prior to attending Laurier’s campuses in-person, you must provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are not fully vaccinated and do not have an approved exemption based on medical/disability or religious beliefs/creed grounds, you will be expected to receive your second dose of the vaccine by no later than October 8, 2021. Prior to becoming fully vaccinated, you will be required to participate in and comply with the University’s rapid testing program and follow all recommended additional health and safety protocols. Details about the mandatory vaccination requirements can be found on Laurier’s website at https://www.wlu.ca/news/spotlights/2021/aug/laurier-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-next-steps-for-students-and-employees.html.