Assistant or Associate Professor in Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business

The School of Business Administration in the Faculty of Management at Laurentian University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for an existing two-year limited-term faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with specialization in Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business (the language of instruction is English). The preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Candidates must have completed a PhD degree by the start date of the appointment, although those currently pursuing doctoral studies may be considered if they commit to undertaking or completing their doctorate in a reasonable timeframe. Relevant teaching and research experience will be an asset, and the successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in Management Science with specialization in Business Analytics, Analytics or AI in Business, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Evidence of the ability to effectively teach Business Analytics, Statistics, Management Science (Applied Operations Research), Business Mathematics, in English, at both undergraduate and graduate levels with a commitment to pedagogical and academic excellence, promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment, and advancing Laurentian University’s bilingual and tricultural mandates
• Ability to develop new courses in Business Analytics and Business Artificial Intelligence
• Evidence of very good research and scholarship with the potential to work collaboratively with colleagues, secure funding support and build internal and external interdisciplinary or intersectoral collaborations
• Commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work

The ability to teach in French, the other official language, is considered an asset.

In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through service to the School, Faculty, University, and broader community. An on-campus presence is expected.

Application Requirements A complete application includes the following:

• A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below)
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests
• A statement of current and prospective research interests
• The names and contact information for three academic

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be submitted electronically as single PDF file to: Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at academic-careers@laurentian.ca with the following subject line: Application for faculty position in operations management. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 21, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. ... The minimum salary for the rank of Assistant Professor is set at $86,248.94, with additional increments awarded for relevant experience in accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The minimum salary for the rank of Associate Professor is set at $103,423.75, with additional increments awarded for relevant experience in accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.