Assistant Professor (Teaching), Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources

University of Calgary

Assistant Professor (Teaching), Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
Job ID: 36462
Location: Main Campus

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation within Alberta (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).

Description

The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary invites applications for a 2-Year Limited Term
position in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR) at the Assistant Professor (Teaching) level. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or at a mutually acceptable date.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have:
• A formal business education with a graduate-level degree (e.g., MBA, MSc, or equivalent) in organizational behaviour, human resources, applied psychology, or a related field.
• Completion of the highest rank of academic training (e.g., PhD, DBA, or other relevant doctoral degree) in a related field is desired.
• Evidence of effective teaching in OBHR at the post-secondary level.
• Experience using active teaching approaches, with demonstrated qualifications in integrating experiential and land-based (including adventure-based) learning into curricula.

The appointment requires evidence of teaching excellence and relevant professional experience. We particularly value a demonstrated record of effective teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs within a business school, together with the ability to engage in a range of pedagogical activities. The role also requires staying current with pedagogical practices and OBHR content, especially in leadership education, and contributing to service expectations.

Typical Courses and Teaching Context:

Faculty members in OBHR teach a variety of undergraduate and MBA courses, including core offerings and electives. The successful candidate will contribute to these courses and play a key role in advancing experiential learning within them.

A significant component of the role involves contributing to the Haskayne Adventure Leadership programming and working collaboratively with Dr. Julian Norris, Director of Haskayne Adventure Leadership Programs. This includes seeding OBHR courses with short-term, land-based experiential activities, such as reflective practice, team-building exercises, and sustainability-focused leadership challenges, as well as extending immersive, place-based leadership courses like the Haskayne Wilderness Retreat and Leadership Expedition. These programs draw on Indigenous ways of knowing, sustainability principles, and outdoor leadership pedagogy to cultivate values-based leadership.

Expected Duties:

• Teaching core undergraduate and MBA courses in OBHR, with an emphasis on leadership.
• Integrating adventure-based and land-based experiential learning into existing OBHR courses through activities such as reflective practice, team development, and sustainability-focused leadership challenges.
• Developing and teaching immersive, land-based leadership courses within the Haskayne Adventure Leadership portfolio.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, including the enhancement of experiential and land-based leadership education.
• Contributing to service activities within the Haskayne School of Business, with particular attention to advancing innovative leadership education.
• Participating in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and/or discipline-specific research in organizational behaviour, including peer-reviewed publications, development of shareable teaching materials, and dissemination at academic or professional conferences.

Teaching Load:

The normal teaching load for this position is four course equivalents per semester (eight courses per academic year), encompassing a mix of core OBHR courses and experiential leadership programming.

Questions about this position can be directed to:
Dr. Nick Turner, Chair, Academic Selection Committee
Email: nick.turner@haskayne.ucalgary.ca

Interested individuals should submit an application online using the 'Apply Now' link on our UCalgary careers website via https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17123887-assistant-professor-teaching-organizational-behaviour-and-human-resources.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, examples of teaching evaluations (if available), and the names of three references. Please note that the system only allows up to four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p (https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/) committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers). For more information about the Haskayne School of Business, please follow https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups (https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-institutions-canada). Start something (https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething) today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.