"full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position"

The Department of Management and Marketing at the Edwards School of Business invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026.

Description and Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who hold, or are very near completion of, a Ph.D. in Marketing or Communications, or in a related field. The successful candidate will have a proven record of research in these fields, including publications or the potential to publish in highly ranked journals. They will demonstrate expertise and passion for teaching in the areas of strategic communication. The ideal candidate will show the ability or potential to secure external research funding and undertake relevant administrative activities, including meetings and committee work.

The Edwards School of Business has an undergraduate business program with approximately 2,500 students and thriving MBA and M.Sc. programs. In addition to a vibrant research culture, we are committed to excellent teaching. Our graduates go on to start businesses and work in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, while remaining connected to the Edwards School of Business via an active alumni network. As faculty, we take great pride in their accomplishments, and we are looking for someone with a special ability to impact students. We are also accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more information, please visit our website at https://www.edwards.usask.ca.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

The salary is competitive with AACSB-accredited institutions, and it will be commensurate with academic qualifications, accomplishments, and experience.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit the following information to the search committee chair listed below:

• A cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae;
• Statement of research interests;
• A current working paper from your research;
• A teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;
• The names and contact information of three references who may be contacted by the selection committee.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Completed applications must be emailed to:

Dr. David E. Williams
Associate Professor, Department Head, Management and Marketing
Email: marketing.search@edwards.usask.ca

The deadline for submitting applications is November 12, 2025. The search committee will only consider complete applications.