Brock University

Assistant Professor, Instructional Limited Term Appointment, MIBS

As a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, Brock University offers unique opportunities in leadership, teaching, research, student support services, and administration. We have a history of developing the strength and career potential of our employees.

We are on the cusp of something new and exciting. We are launching into our next 50 years and are looking for people with passion, energy, and a strong desire to help our students achieve their goals.

Experience Brock, experience success.

Post End Date: March 25, 2023

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed.

About the position

The Goodman School of Business at Brock University invites applications for an Instructional Limited Term Appointment (ILTA) to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of Marketing. This is a 12-month appointment commencing July 1st, 2023 with the opportunity for renewal. The position consists of teaching 8 half credit courses or equivalent per academic year.

Qualifications

Consideration will be given to candidates who are ABD or who hold a PhD in Marketing or a related field. The ability to teach in other areas, such as Strategy and International Business, is considered an asset. The successful individual must be research and/or professionally active and have a proven track record of teaching experience and success at postsecondary institutions in the area of Marketing.

About the Department of Marketing, International Business and Strategy (MIBS)

The Department of MIBS has 19 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 with marketing streams, both research and professionally oriented including: Master of Science in Marketing, Master of Business Administration with a Marketing Specialization, and a Bachelor of Business Administration with an optional Marketing stream.

Recent publications by MIBS members have appeared or are forthcoming in such leading journals as Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of International Marketing, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Interactive Marketing, Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, International Journal of Research in Marketing, Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Service Management, International Journal of Information Management, Journal of Advertising, Long Range Planning, Journal of Business Ethics, and Journal of Business Research.

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 3500 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 around the world, and one was just recognized as winner of the 2022 Society for Marketing Advances (SMA) Distinguished Teaching Competition. 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 MIBS department can be found on the University’s website https://brocku.ca/careers/posting/?id=2223

About Brock University

The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in the historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural surroundings. With over 19,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in seven diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student and campus life experiences.

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 Faculty Association Collective Agreement. 

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.

Notes

Faculty members appointed for an instructional limited term of twelve (12) months or more shall receive Professional Development Reimbursement (PDR) and benefits (extended health, dental, life insurance, LTD, AD and D and pension).

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, all in electronic format (a single PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload.) Applicants should also arrange for one confidential letter of reference to be sent to goodmandean@brocku.ca. Supplemental application information beyond the 5MB limit can be sent to goodmandean@brocku.ca and addressed to Dr. Kai-Yu Wang, Chair, MIBS. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Review of applications will commence March 23, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should be aware that only completed applications will receive consideration.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. LGBTQ is an umbrella category and shall be read to include two-spirited people. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups can fill out the Self-Identification questions included in the questionnaire at the time of application. 

Brock University recently paused its COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirement although masks are still required in instructional spaces. This decision is subject to change on short notice should the public health situation require it. If the University once again requires all employees working on campus and/or in-person with other employees, students, or members of the public to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.  Those who meet specific and limited medical or human rights accommodation criteria may be required to participate in rapid antigen testing and enhanced screening protocols. 

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. Please advise Kyle Cirone, Manager, HR Advising, kcirone@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.  

Our Commitment

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. LGBTQ is an umbrella category and shall be read to include two-spirited people. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups can fill out the Self-Identification questions included in the questionnaire at the time of application.

Brock University recently paused its COVID-19 vaccination and mask requirement although masks are still required in instructional spaces. This decision is subject to change on short notice should the public health situation require it. If the University once again requires all employees working on campus and/or in-person with other employees, students, or members of the public to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.  Those who meet specific and limited medical or human rights accommodation criteria may be required to participate in rapid antigen testing and enhanced screening protocols.

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