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Rowe School of Business
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Information Systems

The Rowe School of Business (RSB) invites applications for a probationary tenure-track, tenure-track or tenured appointment in Information Systems at the rank of Assistant, Associate Professor or Full Professor (dependent upon qualifications and experience), commencing July, 1, 2019 (negotiable). Applicants must have a PhD in a discipline related to Information Systems. 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 Faculty of Management is developing a new Masters program in Digital Innovation jointly with the Faculty of Computer Science. Positions relating to this new program are being advertised in the Faculty of Computer Science, Rowe School of Business, and School of Information Management. It is an occasion to join a strong and diversified team, in an environment where new programs are being introduced. Please see also the School of Information Management posting https://blogs.dal.ca/academiccareers/2018/09/21/school-of-information-management-career-stream/ and Computer Science posting https://blogs.dal.ca/academiccareers/2018/09/21/faculty-of-computer-science-career-stream/ for details on those positions and how to apply. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications to more than one competition.

The successful applicant will be expected to engage in leading-edge research with faculty and students in information systems. Understanding of the IT innovation ecosystems would be an advantage. The successful applicant will teach courses in these areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will contribute to the academic life of the School through committee service and other activities. Priority will be given to applicants with an appropriate record of research productivity and publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a good record of successful teaching and good course evaluations for their career stage. 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, MBA, MSc, and Interdisciplinary PhD). Dalhousie University is 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

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 Ms. Viola Caume at viola.caume@dal.ca
or Room 4110,
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 October 22, 2018. To receive full consideration, please submit your application by this deadline. Applications received after October 22 may also be considered.

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.