Description
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.
Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Alberta School of Business
The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and learning and external engagement. We are one of the largest business schools in Canada with 70 faculty members, 2100 undergraduate students, and over 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. For more information about the School please visit our web site at https://www.ualberta.ca/business and for more information about the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Management, please see www.ualberta.ca/strategy-entrepreneurship-management.
Position
The Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Management is accepting applications for a Career status full-time Executive Professor (Academic Teaching Staff position), beginning as soon as possible.
Duties
Reporting to the Chair, the position will include the following responsibilities:
- Provide instruction in undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to family business and entrepreneurship, including but not limited to: Managing Family Enterprise, Strategic Consulting for Family Business, Family Business Governance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and New Venture Creation.
- Design course syllabi, course materials, prepare exams or evaluations tools and assign grades.
- Prepare for in-person, online, or blended learning as appropriate.
- Evaluate student performance progress and provide appropriate and timely feedback according to department protocols.
- Provide help sessions to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrate scholarship and remain current and competent in the discipline or profession by keeping class material relevant to the needs of the current student.
- Develop curriculum and material for new courses.
- Facilitate student engagement (e.g., involvement with student clubs; case teams).
Qualifications
- Applicants must have graduate-level training (Master’s level or higher) that is relevant to the discipline, ideally combined with professional expertise in the field.
- Professional experience in family business and/or entrepreneurship sector is required.
- Teaching excellence at the post-secondary level is desirable.
- Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students will be considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills, and an ability to handle challenging student situations.
How to
Applications should include a curriculum vitae outlining teaching and administrative experience, any available teaching ratings (attached under "Other"), and the names of three referees.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 15, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
