Associate or Full Professor and Chair, Department of Management (Open to Tenured University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only)

Faculty Positions Position Title / Rank: Associate or Full Professor and Chair Department of Management (Open to Tenured University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only) College: Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Department: Department of Management Date Posted: March 13, 2024 Deadline: March 29, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found Please reference AD #24-16 Position Description: The Gordon S. Lange School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications for the position of Chair, Department of Management (Open to Tenured University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only). Reporting to the Dean of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, the Chair is responsible for the orderly, effective, efficient, and collegial operation of the Department of Management. This includes supporting departmental functioning through the development and implementation of effective departmental practices and processes as well as ensuring that Lang and University policies and procedures are followed. The Chair is also responsible for supporting members of the department (via mentoring and facilitation of their assigned responsibilities), consulting with members to create recommendations, as well as promoting the interests of the department (see UGFA Collective Agreement, Article 20 for full description). The Chair is expected to provide leadership for developing and implementing a strategic vision for the department that (a) supports excellence in teaching, research, and service, (b) fosters a culture that positively contributes to departmental functioning including supporting faculty and staff well-being, and (c) provides strategic direction for addressing key challenges and opportunities (e.g., navigating a resource-constrained environment, including strategically developing revenue generating programs, demonstrating fiscal responsibility, and cultivating relationships that can promote the interests of the department and Lang). The Chair is also expected to contribute as a member of the Lang leadership team. This will include collaborating with the Dean’s office on initiatives to advance EDI and Indigenous initiatives within Lang, increase internationalization, promote strong relationships with alumni, foster partnerships with industry/professional bodies, and contribute to fundraising efforts. Candidates should have a collegial approach to leadership, including strong communication skills (with a focus on open, transparent, and respectful communication), a collaborative relationship-focused orientation that can build and leverage internal/external relationships to facilitate advancement towards the department’s strategic goals, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Chair must be a tenured faculty member in a discipline related to the Department of Management and have an established record of success in teaching, research, and service. Experience with administrative and strategic planning, budgeting, human resource management, and/or external relationships is an asset. The Department of Management (DOM) consists of 35 faculty and staff members. In addition to offering a PhD in Management, MSc in Management, Masters in Project Management, and an Accounting GDip/MPAcc, the Department serves students in three BComm majors (Accounting, Management, and Sport and Event Management), eight undergraduate minors and three certificates. The Department is an integral part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. The School delivers one of the largest undergraduate business programs in Ontario with over 4,000 students currently enrolled, and offers a wide range of specialized programs in business and economics across undergraduate, graduate and professional education. The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our university community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues. Application Process Assessment of applications will begin on March 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter that highlights qualifications and experience in teaching, research and administration (2 pages max); (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) a diversity statement (1 page max) that describes the strategies the candidate plans to use to provide equitable opportunities within the department (faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students) and to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Applications should be sent to the attention of: Dr. Sara Mann Dean Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Email: lsolda@uoguelph.ca All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position. The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion (https://uoguel.ph/ox2p9) is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. If you require a medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.