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Position Numbers 18996 and 18998

Applications are invited for two tenure-track positions in any of: (1) Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRIR), (2) International Business (IB), (3) Organizational Behavior (OB), and/or (4) Organizational Theory (OT) in the I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor depending on experience and qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates at the Associate Rank. The appointment start date is July 1, 2015 or sooner. The budget for both positions has been approved.

Candidates must have completed or nearly completed a Ph.D./DBA in their area of specialization, or a closely related field.

We are seeking outstanding candidates at either the assistant or associate rank. At the assistant rank, candidates must display a promising research agenda in their field of specialization (i.e., HRIR, IB, OB, or OT) and experience or interest in teaching in related subareas. At the associate rank, candidates must demonstrate a strong research record of high-quality publications, and successful experience in academic teaching. Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and professional service for the School, the University, and the community. The normal teaching load at the Asper School is four courses (e.g., 2 + 2). Salary is competitive and salary and rank will depend on qualifications, experience as well as research and teaching records.

Please state clearly in your cover letter whether you are applying for a position in HRIR, IB, OB, or OT and at which rank. 

The I. H. Asper School of Business is the principal business school in the province of Manitoba and is accredited by AACSB.  The School offers undergraduate, MBA, M.Sc. and PhD degrees. The Asper School is a research-intensive institution comprised of approximately 57 full-time faculty members (representing over 13 countries) publishing in leading academic journals. Substantial start-up research funding is provided to new faculty members, as is a fully paid six-month sabbatical after three years. The School overlooks the beautiful Red River with most faculty offices offering views of the river. Visit the website of the Asper School of Business (www.umanitoba.ca/asper) to learn more.

The University of Manitoba is located in Winnipeg, a cosmopolitan city with a population over 700,000 and the seventh largest city in Canada. Winnipeg is a culturally diverse community and is known for its variety of summer and winter festivals. The city has all the facilities of a major centre, but with the atmosphere of a smaller, friendlier city. It provides a high quality of life at modest expense and offers access to some of the most beautiful lake country and recreational facilities in North America. The public education system is excellent, and a wide variety of private schools are also available. For more information on the city of Winnipeg, visit http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversity in the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application materials should include: CV, contact information for three references (please do not ask your references to send a letter at this stage), a one-page statement of research interests, a one-page statement of teaching interests, and evidence of effective teaching if available (e.g., teaching ratings). A review of applications will begin on September 22, 2014, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Please forward applications by email to Jessica Rosales-Guajardo at jessica.rosales@umanitoba.ca. Please address application materials to:

Dr. Sandy Hershcovis, Chair

HR/IB/OB/OT Search Committee

I.H. Asper School of Business

University of Manitoba 

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 5V4

Lukas Neville
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Assistant Professor, Organizational Behaviour
Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
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412 Drake Centre, 181 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5V4
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lukas.neville@umanitoba.ca
W (204) 474-9061