Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia seeks outstanding candidates for one tenure-track position in Operations Management, beginning fall 2018 (Rank Assistant Professor).
The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality, scholarly research, demonstrated teaching excellence, and leadership abilities. Successful candidate will be expected to contribute via impactful research and publications in top tier journals, curriculum development and student engagement. The candidate will be expected to teach quantitative courses in areas such as Data and Decisions, Simulation, Decision Analysis, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management, both at undergraduate and graduate levels.
The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Operations Management or a closely related area, with a strong background and training in quantitative methodologies. Research interests consistent with Beedie's strategic priorities of innovation, socially responsible and sustainable business, and globalization and emerging markets will be valued. Candidates who seek to engage with communities and make an impact through their research will be a good fit with the School's research culture.
About the Beedie School of Business
The Beedie School of Business is recognized as a top ranked research school, is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, and is signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education. We have programs at the Undergraduate, Masters, Ph.D. and Executive levels, including Canada's first Executive MBA program.
The school was named following a $22 million gift from alumnus Ryan Beedie and his father Keith in 2011. The donation has allowed the school to build on its strong reputation as a global leader in research, while pursuing its strategic vision of developing innovative and socially responsible business leaders with a global perspective through education. The successful candidate will share Beedie's commitment to diversity, engagement and generating positive change in its communities.
About Simon Fraser University
With three award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey and downtown Vancouver, Simon Fraser University offers a strong research environment in a dynamic Pacific Rim setting that is ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the world's most liveable city. For further details about the Beedie School of Business, visit our website at
http://www.beedie.sfu.ca/.
Application Process
A complete application including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and teaching evaluations, should be submitted in electronic format to chair_busappts@sfu.ca. Please ask three references to send confidential letters of recommendation directly to chair_busappts@sfu.ca. Applications should clearly specify the competition number (2017APTOM) and the position title. Unfortunately, we are unable to process general applications at this time.
For best consideration, complete applications must be received by the initial deadline for applications, October 1, 2017, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate in your submission whether you are attending the INFORMS conference in Houston. Faculty members from the Technology and Operations Management Area will be attending this conference and would like to use this opportunity to meet prospective candidates. We anticipate the position will start September 1, 2018 or on a mutually agreed upon date.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority. SFU is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. All positions are subject to budgetary approval and approval by the Board of Governors.
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see:
http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html.
For further details regarding this position, please see the following web site:
http://beedie.sfu.ca/about/openings