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Rowe School of Business

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Rowe School of Business (RSB) invites applications for a probationary tenure-track or tenure-track appointment in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (dependent upon qualifications and experience), commencing July 1, 2018 (negotiable). Applicants must have a PhD in a discipline related to Innovation and Entrepreneurship from an accredited business school. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and of strong research performance are required. Candidates must be able to meet the School's accrediting body's (AACSB) academic qualification requirements.

The successful applicant will be expected to engage in leading-edge research with faculty and students in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to teach courses in these areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to contribute to the academic life of the School through committee service and other activities. Priority will be given to applicants with an established record of research productivity and publications in renowned peer-reviewed journals, and a well-established record of successful teaching and good course evaluations. Practical experience and knowledge of experiential education are an asset.   

The RSB is an AACSB-accredited school with a strong research culture. It serves over 1600 students, and prides itself on developing the next generation of innovative leaders. It specializes in experiential learning including residencies, consulting projects, co-op work terms, internships and new venture creation. Collaboration with our employer partners from across Canada brings opportunity to our students and relevancy to our programs (the Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Bachelor of Management, Corporate Residency MBA, Blended/Online MBA in Financial Services or Leadership, and Executive Education). The RSB is part of the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University, one of Canada's U15 group of leading research-oriented universities. Dalhousie is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city known for its great quality of life.

Information about the Rowe School of Business and its programs may be found at http://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb.html

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Applicants should submit a C.V., copies of previous teaching evaluations, a statement of research interests, and a statement of their teaching philosophy. Applications must also include a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid. Applications should be sent to Mitchell Breau at mitchell.breau@dal.ca or Room 3050, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University, 6100 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2. (Electronic applications are preferred.) Review of applications will begin on Nov. 4, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.