The Schulich School of Business at York University (Toronto, Canada) invites highly qualified applicants for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) at the rank of an Associate or Full Professor in Operations Management/Information Systems (OMIS). This appointment is contingent upon successful nomination to the Canada Research Chairs program at the Tier 1 level. This is a tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) Area at the Schulich School of Business is committed to leading the evolution of the disciplines upon which it is founded. At the core of these efforts are our Masters of Management in Artificial Intelligence (MMAI), Masters of Business Analytics (MBAN), and Masters of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) programs, as well as our MBA and BBA offerings. These programs' designs were informed by an interdisciplinary paradigm to meet the challenges of a data-driven business environment that builds on management theories, statistics, operations research, information systems, economics, statistics, and computer science.
We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in artificial intelligence, business analytics, and supply chain management; however, excellent candidates with other areas of OMIS specialization will be considered. The scholar must be able to teach advanced courses in one or more of our MMAI, MBAN, and MSCM programs. They will be expected to initiate new research collaborations within and outside the business school, recruit and supervise graduate students involving them in cutting-edge research and publish findings in top-tier journals. The scholar should have a vision for leading the OMIS area and its programs, fostering a climate of collaboration and collegiality within the area and across the business school, the scholar should also support the growth and professional development of OMIS-area faculty.
The Canada Research Chairs program (CRC) seeks to attract outstanding researchers for careers at Canadian universities. Tier 1 Chairs are intended for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. Appointment to a Tier 1 Chair is for seven years, is renewable once, and comes with enhanced research support from the program. Nominees for Tier 1 Chair positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination. Alternatively, if they come from outside the academic sector, nominees must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels. Please see the CRC website for further eligibility details.
Recognizing the underrepresentation of women and gender minorities among CRCs, this position is open only to qualified researchers who indicate on the Affirmative Action self-identification form (see below) that they identify as women or gender non-conforming (e.g., genderfluid, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, trans man, trans woman). The appointment is part of the University's Affirmative Action program, which is based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Application Process:
- Due date for completed applications: January 31, 2025.
- Required materials: (1) current CV; (2) cover letter detailing why you would be an excellent fit for the Schulich School of Business and the Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) Area; (3) a one-page letter outlining their vision, goals, and suitability for the CRC chair; (4) two samples of published research papers that represent the best examples of their work; and (5) information demonstrating teaching excellence and philosophy, e.g. course evaluations, teaching dossier. References will only be requested for shortlisted candidates.
- Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
- Direct questions about the position to contact Search Committee Co-Chairs, Prof. Henry Kim or Prof. Moren Levesque.
For more information, including the expected qualifications of applicants, an overview of the institution's hiring policies, and to learn more about York University, please refer to the posted job advertisement or the attached PDF. All materials should be submitted at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SB_CRC
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Adam Diamant
Associate Professor
Schulich School of Business
Toronto ON
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