"Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Strategy"

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure track position in Strategy at the Assistant Professor level with the Department of Marketing and Management at the AACSB-accredited Edwards School of Business. The successful candidate will be required to initiate, lead, and participate in research activities, pursue external funding to support such research activities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to business strategy, supervise student research projects, and undertake relevant administrative activities, including meetings and committee work, in a collaborative, collegial environment, where teaching expertise and the ability to publish research in quality journals are highly valued.

The salary is competitive with AACSB-accredited institutions, and it will be commensurate with academic qualifications, accomplishments, and experience. Compensation for this position is in accordance with the terms outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (USFA) Collective Agreement. Additional salary range information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/agreements/compensation/salary-ranges.php#USFA. In addition to competitive compensation, the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well-being. Details are available at: https://careers.usask.ca/benefits.php#Benefits.

The Edwards School of Business has an undergraduate business program with approximately 2,500 students. We also have thriving Master of Science in Management (MSc Mgmt), Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) at Edwards, and Master of Business Administration programs. Please visit our website at https://www.edwards.usask.ca/ for more information about the Edwards School of Business.

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.

Qualifications
The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. degree or nearing completion of Ph.D. specializing in business strategy or strategic management from a recognized university (an AACSB accredited institution is preferred). Candidates must have an interest and the ability to engage in scholarly activities as evidenced by an established research agenda with the potential to publish high-quality research in leading strategy journals, must also demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and student mentorship abilities in areas related to applied strategy development and implementation as well as effective interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise research-orientated graduate and undergraduate students (B.Comm. Honours and MSc. in Management).

How to Apply
Complete applications must be submitted through the University of Saskatchewan’s online application portal: Assistant Professor in Strategy, Management and Marketing Emailed applications will not be accepted. Application materials must be submitted as one (1) document named as: LastName_FirstName. The maximum file size is 10MB.

A complete application includes the following:

• covering letter, including your statement of interest
• detailed curriculum vitae
• sample research paper
• teaching dossier including teaching evaluations, course syllabi/outlines and a statement of teaching philosophy
• Shortlisted candidates should arrange for three letters of reference.
• due to federal immigration requirements, we ask candidates to indicate within their application whether they are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Questions may be addressed to:

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

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Only complete applications will be considered. The review of applications will begin on January 21, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.