"Assistant Professor in Management"

The School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University promotes the benefits of physical activity to society by providing a multidisciplinary approach to discovery, dissemination, and application of related knowledge and outcomes. The School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

We invite applications for a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Management, with a focus on contributing to the Sport and Social Impact Research Group. The successful candidate will help drive the School’s vision of being a global leader in inclusive excellence in research and education.

Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching focus on areas such as leadership, governance and policy, sport for development, entrepreneurship, critical events studies, or related fields. The ideal candidate will be an innovative scholar with experience in interdisciplinary environments, a record of research excellence, and demonstrated potential to secure external funding.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Kinesiology or a related field at the start of the appointment. Post-doctoral research experience is an asset. The effective date is July 1, 2026, or as negotiated. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application package as a single PDF file containing: an Application for Full-Time Faculty Position form, a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), a statement on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization, and Accessibility, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and names and contact information of three academic referees.

The application package can be submitted via email to Dr. Laura Misener, Director, School of Kinesiology at kin.director@uwo.ca. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 2, 2025.