University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Department of Business and IT

INSTITUTION:  University of Ontario Institute of Technology

DEPARTMENT:  Business and IT

POSITION:  Assistant or Associate Professors (tenure track)

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Competition Number: UOIT 12-351

Posting Date: September 28, 2012

Closing Date: December 20, 2012

Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professors, tenured or tenure-track

Faculty or Department: Faculty of Business and IT

UOIT is a young, vibrant university with globally trained faculty and a growing reputation as a leading-edge learning environment whilst delivering innovative, internationally recognized research. UOIT has a 21st-century vision of teaching and learning excellence. Our educational philosophy is to challenge, encourage innovation, and connect our faculty, students and the community, while respecting the best practice traditions of Canada's established universities.

The Faculty of Business & Information Technology invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in operations management effective July 1, 2013. Candidates should possess a PhD in operations management with a focus on logistics and supply chain. A record of excellence in research and teaching, or a demonstration of clear promise is required. Appointment is expected at the Assistant level, however applicants for a more senior appointment will be considered. This position is subject to budgetary approval. 

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct active and innovative research programs and to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.  UOIT provides a technology-enhanced learning environment utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, UOIT seeks faculty who strive to explore and develop new pedagogies. Integration in the curriculum of the relevant technology and software for the discipline is required.

The Faculty offers honour undergraduate degrees in Commerce (with major/minor in accounting, finance, human resource management and marketing) and Information Technology (with specializations in game development and entrepreneurship, networking and IT security).  We offer the MBA, and the Master of IT Security (MITS) degree, and a unique combination of the MBA/MITS. MSc and PhD programs in Computer Science are offered jointly by the Faculties of Business and IT, Engineering and Science. Information about the Faculty of Business and IT can be found at: http://www.businessandit.uoit.ca/

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2012 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format, with their name and the above competition number in the subject line, a covering letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of teaching interests, an outline of their present research program and a brief future research plan, and a list of at least 3 referees to careers@uoit.ca.

UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Please indicate if you will be attending the 2012 INFORMS conference in Arizona.