Assistant or Associate Professor, HRM and OB, 2 Positions Available

Brock University

About Brock University
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography
Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers, and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.

About the Department of Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Ethics (OBHREE)
The Department of OBHREE has 15 full-time faculty members and is one of four departments in the Goodman School of Business, which has approximately 100 full-time members. We offer graduate and undergraduate programs, both research and professionally oriented including:

Master of Science in Administrative Studies, Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Business Administration with an optional Human Resources Management stream at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Recent publications by OBHREE members have appeared or are forthcoming in such leading journals as Academy of Management Journal, Career Development International, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Human Relations, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management Journal, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Managerial Psychology, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Service Management, Leadership Quarterly, and Personnel Psychology.

About the Goodman School of Business
The Goodman School of Business, named for respected business leader Ned Goodman, is AACSB accredited and offers graduate and undergraduate programs in business and accounting, with over 3,500 students enrolled. Goodman is a collaborative environment and home to many celebrated faculty members who are both innovative researchers and exemplary teachers, two of whom were recently identified among four Canadian researchers in business and management education within the 99 most productive worldwide. In addition, three faculty
members were recognized among the 100,000 most-cited authors (1996-2007) in the world.

Brock and the Goodman School of Business are committed to building the scope and reach of the School with expansion of existing university and business relationships at the local, national and global levels. Already a national leader in experiential learning, Goodman facilitates service-learning programs and international co-op placements, preparing our students for successful careers around the world. In 2019, Goodman welcomed students to its expanded and revitalized building, which offers a new state-of-the-art learning environment.

More information on the Goodman School of Business and the OBHREE department can be found on the University's website https://brocku.ca/careers/posting/?id=2223

About the Positions
The Department of Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Ethics (OBHREE) is hiring for two positions, one research stream and one teaching stream:

1) HRM Research Stream, Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2024

The Goodman School of Business at Brock University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching in the field of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management. The position entails developing and sustaining high-quality teaching and learning environments for students and conducting rigorous academic research with relevance to a managerial and practitioner audience. It is expected that applicants have potential to publish in top-tier organizational behaviour, human resources management, and related business journals. A doctoral degree in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management, or a closely related field is required (completed or near completion). Applicants must have demonstrated potential for conducting high quality research and demonstrate the potential for effective teaching.

Familiarity with advances in artificial intelligence and data analytics would be an asset for the Research Stream position. The Research Stream has a teaching load of 4 courses over the course of the year.

2) HRM Teaching Stream, Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2024

The Goodman School of Business at Brock University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching in the field of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management. The position entails developing and sustaining high-quality teaching and learning environments for students and conducting rigorous academic research with relevance to a managerial and practitioner audience. It is expected that applicants have potential to publish in top-tier organizational behaviour, human resources management, and related business journals. A doctoral degree in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management, or a closely related field is required (completed or near completion). Applicants must have demonstrated potential for conducting high caliber research and have a minimum of one year sustained high-quality teaching experience.

Previous experience teaching EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Health and Safety, Labour Law and Compensation would be an asset for the Teaching Stream position. The Teaching Stream has a teaching load of 6 courses over the course of the year.

What We Offer
Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample support for research and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Application Process
Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which position (Research Stream or Teaching Stream) you are interested in.

Applications for both positions must be submitted online and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample of scholarly publications, and a list of three references all in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document) via the online application system. Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload.

The closing date for applications is May 1, 2024 at 12:01 am. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Mark Julien, Professor, mjulien@brocku.ca.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. This position is part of the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA).

Applications should be submitted electronically through the Brock Careers website at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor--Human-Resources-Management-and-Organizational-Behaviour--2-Positions-Available_JR-1017572

Our Commitment
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

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

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca