Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Business Analytics

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The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of Business Analytics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Qualified applicants must have earned an MBA or a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing or other related fields. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in any of these fields by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and a strong record of pedagogical inquiry is recommended. Research interests in management education will be considered an asset. We seek candidates whose teaching and scholarly interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical practices can be presented through teaching accomplishments (e.g. awards, recognition, new course and curriculum development), a coherent statement of teaching philosophy that is linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practices, strong letters of reference reflecting on both excellent teaching and evidence of commitment to pedagogical enquiry, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Select applicants will be invited for a campus visit to the University of Toronto Mississauga to present a lecture as part of the interview process.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and will be part of a strong culture of undergraduate management education. Our undergraduate programs include a BCom with specialization in Accounting, Finance, or Marketing, and BBA and HBA programs with specialization in Management, or Human Resource Management. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in coding and/or data analytics. They may also be expected to teach courses in specialist areas such as Marketing, Finance and/or Accounting. For more information about the position and the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit this link.

Salaries are competitive and are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact the Chair of the Department of Management at chair.utmm@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; and a teaching dossier that includes a strong teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, description of teaching strategies and innovations, links to video lectures and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Questions about this position may be addressed to chair.utmm@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including the letters of reference, must be received by December 1, 2024.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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