Schulich School of Business
The Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto seeks an outstanding scholar for the endowed position of George R. Gardiner Professor of Business Ethics at the rank of advanced Associate Professor or Full Professor. The position would be effective July 1, 2017, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The George R. Gardiner Professorship in Business Ethics was the first appointment of its kind in Canada. For more than two decades, this endowed Professorship has been an integral part of the Schulich School of Business, helping the school to become a globally recognized leader in business ethics research and teaching. Now, this position is part of the school-wide Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business along with two other chairs/endowed professorships. The George R. Gardiner Professorship in Business Ethics offers a unique opportunity to join a thriving and vibrant community of scholars, students and practitioners engaged in driving the transformation of business education towards a sustainable and ethical future. Candidates for the position will possess a PhD degree, have evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level, have an outstanding and ongoing program of academic research and publishing in top-tier management journals on the subject of business ethics, have demonstrated leadership in the research field of business ethics, be expected to provide leadership in the areas of teaching and leading curriculum development, student engagement and extra-curricular activities in business ethics, be expected to provide engagement and outreach to the broader practitioner community and be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Pedagogical innovation in high-priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is an asset. Salary and benefits are competitive. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Applicants should send an electronic application, including an application letter, a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three referees, and information regarding teaching performance, to BErecruiting@schulich.yorku.ca. Informal inquiries about the position can be made to the Chair of the Search Committee: Professor Dirk Matten (dmatten@schulich.yorku.ca). The deadline for applications is February 17, 2017.
Consistently ranked in the top tier of the world’s best business schools and #1 in Canada, the Schulich School of Business is known for its global reach, innovative programming and the diversity of its student body, faculty and staff. Schulich enrolls some 3,000 students in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate business degree programs leading to careers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Located in Toronto, Canada, the School’s multimillion-dollar, award-winning complex is on York University’s main campus. Schulich’s downtown Miles S. Nadal Management Centre is situated in the heart of the city’s financial district.
YORK UNIVERSITY is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. York students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. York U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and 295,000+ alumni.
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York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs, or by calling the AA Office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.