The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics (Lazaridis School) at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Business Technology Management (BTM) program, commencing July 1, 2027. The position may involve teaching at both the Brantford and Milton campuses and is subject to budgetary approval.
Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000 to $160,000. The successful candidate's salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should hold a PhD, or be near completion of a doctorate, in Management with a specialization in Information Systems (MIS), technology and innovation management, or a related management discipline such as strategic management, organizational theory, operations management, or data analytics. Possessing significant technical experience or holding a relevant undergraduate or master's degree in computer science or engineering will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional research potential, including a demonstrated ability to publish in top-tier journals in the field and to develop and sustain a highly productive research agenda.
Priority will be given to applicants who can effectively apply management theories to high-technology industries and engage business students in technology-focused courses. Preference will be given to those who have experience teaching cases and using other innovative experiential learning methods in the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen the BTM area's teaching expertise and capabilities and to collaborate effectively with colleagues in the ongoing development of curricula and teaching materials.
The successful candidate will also be expected to make exceptional service contributions to the BTM area and the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics. This includes an established capacity to contribute to the development of experiential learning opportunities for BTM students and to support the program through accreditation processes.
The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics has more than 100 full-time faculty members and over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students across campuses in Waterloo, Brantford, and Milton, as well as a location in Toronto, Ontario. Committed to excellence in management education, the School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the Honours BBA, MBA, MFin, and PhD. Laurier's undergraduate and graduate business programs are AACSB accredited. For more information, please visit http://www.wlu.ca/lazaridisschool
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and research statement, and arrange for at least three academic referees to submit letters of reference to btmptac@wlu.ca by the application deadline. Applicants may also include teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Only complete applications will be considered. All applications must include Position Number BTM TT 11860 and should be addressed to:
Professor Ling Chu
Associate Dean of Business: Faculty Development & Research
Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5
Email: btmptac@wlu.ca
Application deadline: November 1, 2026.
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. Laurier welcomes applications from qualified candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, or as persons with disabilities, as well as qualified candidates of all sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration law, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with Government of Canada reporting requirements, the University is required to collect information regarding applicants' status as Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Applicants are not required to identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
Yes, I am currently a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
No, I am not currently a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered under employment equity provisions. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Michael Lisetto-Smith, Senior Administrative Officer (mlisettosmith@wlu.ca). Further information on the University's equity policy can be found here.
Applicants are encouraged to describe any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their research or teaching record, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To request this job description in an accessible format, please contact Helen Kaluzny (hkaluzny@wlu.ca).
The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics thanks all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications will be reviewed and assessed according to criteria established by the Search Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Only applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.