The IS Area of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track (assistant level) position.
Position Description
We are looking for candidates with strong research background to fill an open-rank tenure-track position in Information Systems starting August 1st, 2022. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related field upon starting the position. Applicants demonstrating outstanding potential who are doctoral students and plan to have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2022 will also be considered.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to advance a cutting-edge, compelling, and impactful research agenda. They will have an experience-appropriate record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, and clear promise of conducting innovative and important research publishable in the top journals in information systems such as those listed on our Desautels 22.
The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching. Our emerging teaching needs include, but are not limited to business analytics, core IS course, project management, as well as digital innovation, for both undergraduate and graduate levels. They are expected to teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
The faculty member is also expected to contribute to the administration of the Area, Faculty and University, with a level of service activities appropriate to the position.
McGill University
Established in 1821, McGill University is an internationally known, research-intensive university. In 2021, it was 31st in the QS University Ranking and has been ranked as the number 1 research university in Canada for 13 years in a row by Maclean’s University Rankings. Located in Montréal, one of the world’s great cities, the University benefits from a milieu rich in culture, recreation, and diversity (see http://www.mcgill.ca).
The IS area (see https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/specializations/information-systems) counts 11 professors who have diverse research interests at the cutting-edge of the discipline and have published in the highest-level outlets. The IS area offers a great diversity of courses and programs to help management students navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. The Desautels Faculty of Management is an integral part of McGill and contributes to the University’s reputation and success through its academic programs, its faculty teaching and research, its innovative partnerships with the business community and its international outreach. The Faculty currently has more than 80 tenured or tenure-track professors and offers several degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral and executive levels, including a BCom, an MBA, a bilingual EMBA, and a Ph.D. in Management. (see http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/)
Application Requirements:
For full consideration, application must be received by September 30th, 2021. Review of materials will begin immediately after the due date and will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to interview either virtually or in-person as of October 2021.
The following supporting documents must be submitted through WorkDay:
- cover letter and curriculum vitae
- statement of research
- teaching statement
- sample research papers
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (when applicable)
Make sure you upload all documents with the CV on Workday
The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:
Geneviève Bassellier, IS Area Coordinator
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Geneviève Bassellier, the Information System Area Coordinator at isac@mcgill.ca.
Submit your application through WorkDay:
https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Bronfman-Building/Assistant-Professor--Information-Systems_JR0000015347
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
