Organizational behavior/Human Resource Management - Assistant Professor

Position Type: Academic Opening
Closing Date: Jan 10, 2025
Department: McDougall Faculty of Business
Position: Tenure Track Position - Assistant Professor
Salary: $88,720 to $121,440 (or to be negotiated)

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is located on Epekwitk, part of the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw nation. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which recognize Mi'kmaw title and establish the ongoing relationship between the Mi'kmaw nation and the Crown. We are all treaty people.  

UPEI welcomes applications for a tenure-track position in management (organizational behavior, OB; human resource management, HRM). The appointment is expected at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications: 
The successful candidate will be a member of the McDougall faculty team and be expected to balance scholarly productivity with service contributions and teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field or be close to completion. A record of excellence in research and teaching appropriate to career stage, or a demonstration of clear promise is required. Our current management (OB, HRM) faculty members have published in outlets such as the Academy of Management Learning & Education, Applied Psychology: An International Review, British Journal of Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Personality and Individual Differences, and Personnel Psychology.

The McDougall Faculty of Business has emphasized evidence-based management in teaching and scholarship, and offers an MBA in Global Leadership. Candidates who can contribute to those themes are encouraged to apply. In addition, our Faculty values candidates with both strong academic qualifications and professional experience in an applied setting.

Context:
UPEI is recognized as a leading, innovative centre of excellence in learning, teaching, scholarship, and research. While it is strongly connected to the vibrant social and cultural environment of Prince Edward Island, it enjoys a reputation that extends far beyond the Island’s shores.

The University is in the provincial capital of Charlottetown, a bustling tourist destination that boasts the amenities of a much larger city, including excellent theatre, galleries, music, and dining possibilities. A province-wide hiking and biking trail runs right along the UPEI campus, and the National Park beaches and world-famous golf courses are a short drive away. Charlottetown and its surrounding communities offer charming housing options, a low crime rate, and a semi-rural lifestyle that is second-to-none.

Start Date: July 1, 2025
Closing date is January 10, 2025; however, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. 

Application Instructions:  
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research outline, and teaching dossier (e.g., teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, previous syllabi). Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to [email protected].

An application package including and addressing all the elements listed above must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file to:

Dr. Tarek Mady, Dean
McDougall Faculty of Business
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Canada C1A 4P3
[email protected]

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.