Assistant Professor Tenure Track Position in Institutional Theory

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Opening in Institutional Theory – UBC Okanagan

Position Overview
The Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Institutional Theory, with a preferred secondary focus on Strategic Management. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed date. This role is ideal for candidates seeking business school faculty jobs in a dynamic, research-intensive environment. Budgetary approval is pending.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• PhD specialization in institutional theory or equivalent field;
• Demonstrated research expertise in institutional theory and strategic management;
• At least one publication in a Financial Times Top 50 (FT50) journal;
• Proven excellence in teaching strategic management and human resources at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Evidence of potential to establish a successful, externally funded research program;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral education;
• Ability to contribute positively to internal and external service and collaborative academic initiatives.

Responsibilities
Duties include:

• Maintaining an active research agenda with high-impact scholarly contributions;
• Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Supervising PhD students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program;
• Contributing to administrative and service roles within the Faculty.

Faculty members at UBC’s Faculty of Management benefit from an interdisciplinary environment and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration. Learn more at https://management.ok.ubc.ca.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter expressing interest in the Faculty of Management;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Research statement;
4. Two research papers or a dissertation proposal;
5. Statement on teaching philosophy and mentoring approach, including teaching evaluations;
6. One-page statement on contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and ability to support diverse student populations;
7. Contact information for three referees (letters to be submitted separately by the referees).

Only applications submitted via the UBC Faculty Careers portal will be reviewed.
Apply here: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Assistant-Professor-Tenure-Track-Position-in-Institutional-Theory_JR20862

For questions, contact the Faculty of Management at: fom.reception@ubc.ca

Application Deadline
Review of applications begins June 13, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. The initial appointment is for four years, with renewal based on performance and funding.

Consideration of Career Interruptions
UBC recognizes that applicants may experience career interruptions due to health, family, or other reasons. Candidates are encouraged to disclose any such circumstances for equitable evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Equity and diversity are critical to academic excellence. UBC strongly encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to those marginalized based on sex, gender identity, race, disability, age, or Indigenous status. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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