The Ivey Business School at Western University, London, Ontario seeks candidates for a faculty position in the area of Entrepreneurship. Applicants will be considered for a Probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, or a Tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Professor. The position is available to begin in July 2025, although an alternate start date may be arranged.
The Entrepreneurship Area Group at Ivey has a collegial atmosphere and a strong research focus aimed at FT50 publications. Preference will be given to researchers with a demonstrated interest in areas which could include—but are not limited to new venture creation, entrepreneurial finance, and other core entrepreneurship topics. We are open to all research methodologies. The group’s goal is to produce research that impacts the world and that is connected to practice. Successful candidates will receive generous research funding support to contribute to this goal and will be expected to teach Entrepreneurship subjects in our student-centered, case-based undergraduate, MBA, MSc, EMBA or PhD programs.
Probationary (Tenure-Track) Appointment: Applicants for a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor must already have, or be nearing completion of, their PhD. The ideal candidate should have excellent research capabilities as demonstrated by high quality working papers, presentations at major conferences, publications in top academic journals, and strong letters of reference from recognized leading scholars. They should also have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Tenured Appointment: Applicants for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Professor will hold a PhD. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized scholar in their field of research, as demonstrated by publications in the highest quality academic journals, an active continuing research program, external research funding, scholarly awards, and invited presentations at seminars and major conferences. Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of strong teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, especially using a case discussion format, and supervision of graduate students.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following materials to facultypositions@ivey.ca:
Please ensure that the application form is completed and included in your application submission. Review of applicants will commence on October 31, 2024. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
The Ivey Business School’s mission is to develop leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies within which they operate. Ivey is committed to 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.
The Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship (https://entrepreneurship.uwo.ca/), powered by Ivey, is dedicated to being a global leader in entrepreneurship development. Our mission encompasses developing students and nascent entrepreneurs (e.g.: www.thefoundersjourney.ca), all the way to, entrepreneurs running successful high growth companies (e.g.: www.QuantumShift.ca). To better serve Western’s Community of Entrepreneurs, we are opening the new Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Fall 2024. This state-of-the-art facility will feature maker spaces, teaching spaces, a cafe, collaborative zones, incubation space, and the Western accelerator, fostering innovation and collaboration within our thriving entrepreneurial community.
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-initiatives/). 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. We especially encourage applicants from under-represented populations to apply. 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 facultypositions@ivey.ca.
The Ivey Business School at Western University, London, Ontario seeks candidates for up to six limited-term teaching positions at the rank of Lecturer in the Business Foundations program. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one of the following: four-year honours (HBA) degree in commerce/business administration, a discipline-appropriate MSc degree, an MBA degree, or a PhD in management, business, or a related discipline. 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 2025 and ending in early May 2027. Successful candidates will be required to attend paid training on a full-time basis in May and June 2025.
Successful candidates will be expected to 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 eng...ineering 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 2025 and 2026 respectively in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
