The Ivey Business School at Western University, London, Ontario seeks candidates for up to seven limited-term teaching positions in the Business Foundations program. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in management, business or a related discipline, but those who are ABD or have an MBA or related degree plus significant industry experience may also be considered. Exceptional candidates with a four-year honours (HBA) degree in commerce/business administration or discipline-appropriate MSc degree may also be considered. Experience and familiarity with the case method will be an asset. The Limited Term appointment positions will be for two years, beginning in early May 2024 and ending in early May 2026. Successful candidates will be required to attend paid training on a full-time basis in May and June 2024.

Successful candidates will be expected teach up to three sections of Business 1220E, Business 1299E, or Business 2257 during the winter and/or summer academic sessions in each of their two years. These undergraduate courses are student-centered, case-based and developed and taught by the Ivey Business School and available to students across the University. Business 1299E is a required course for engineering students; as a result, those applicants who also have an engineering degree are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be responsible for all activities related to teaching the course, case writing, curriculum development, writing and setting of exams, managing case competitions, training new Lecturers, managing and recruiting teaching assistants and providing academic guidance to students. Successful candidates are also expected to perform service activities such as, but not limited to, teaching high school case classes and judging case competitions. Vacation entitlements must be taken during July and August of 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following materials to [email protected]:

· Completed Application Form http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf

· Cover Letter

· Resume

· Transcript of all postsecondary grades received at university

· Name and email address of two references (who will not be approached without permission)

 

Please ensure that the application form is included in your submission. Review of applicants will commence on October 20, 2023, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. For more information on the position, please contact Faculty Directors of the Business Foundations Program: Ian Dunn at [email protected], or Julie Gosse at [email protected].

The Ivey Business School’s mission is to develop leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies in which they operate. Ivey is committed to the values and practices of equity, diversity and inclusion. It is Canada’s premier business school and is recognized globally for the quality of its research and management education. The School is internationally oriented in terms of research, curricula, faculty, and student exchanges, with campuses in London (Canada), Toronto and Hong Kong. Ivey is the world’s second largest producer of case studies.

Western University has recently committed $6 million in funding for EDI initiatives (https://news.westernu.ca/2021/06/western-invests-6-million-to-support-new-edi-iniatives/). Ivey has established an EDI Advisory Council and launched a series of initiatives to ensure that our faculty, staff and students are a diverse community, committed to long-term career development. Spousal and family relocation assistance programs are in place.

The University seeks applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact [email protected].