Memorial University of Newfoundland

Competition Number:  VPA-BUSI-2012-004

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in International Business at the rank of Assistant Professor with a proposed commencement date of July 1, 2013.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and conduct research in international business. The successful candidate will be engaged in high-quality teaching and research on the practical challenges that companies and managers face in the global economy.

The candidate may specialize in any sub-field in international business, including but not limited to international strategy, international marketing, international human resource management, international operations management, and international finance.  Applicants should have a PhD/DBA and have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research in a university environment.

Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity commensurate with the rank of appointment. Evidence of a completed earned doctorate is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor or higher and to be in a tenure-track position.  (If a successful candidate has not completed an earned doctorate, he/she shall be appointed to a regular term, non-renewable three-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  If the candidate completes all the requirements for the doctorate during the first 24 months of the term appointment, he/she shall begin a tenure-track appointment following completion of the requirements of the degree.)

The Faculty of Business Administration is a leader in management education with AACSB International Accreditation.  Approximately 1,000 students are registered in the undergraduate programs of the Faculty, with another 200 students completing graduate programs. The Faculty also has an active international exchange program with universities in Europe, Asia, and Mexico. For additional information about our Faculty, please visit our web site at www.business.mun.ca.

Applicants are asked to email a copy of their curriculum vitae together with three letters of reference to deanfba@mun.ca, quoting the competition number referenced above.  Deadline for receipt of applications is November 15, 2012.

For further information telephone (709) 737-8851 or fax (709) 737-2467 or e-mail deanfba@mun.ca.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.  As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.   Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.