Posted 4/27/09
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Prince George, BC
School of Business
College of Science and Management
Associate/Full Professor and Chair
(Tenured Position)
The University of Northern British Columbia, in conjunction
with the School of Business, invites applications for a
Tenured Associate/Full Professor and Chair in the School of
Business.
JOB DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS:
The person appointed will serve as Chair of the School of
Business to provide strong academic leadership in
developing the potential of the School and its areas of
study. The terms of Chair are normally for three to five
years renewable for a second term. The successful
candidate will be an active scholar able to teach in
support of one of the majors within the BCOMM degree.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS:
The School of Business is the largest academic program in
the University with over 500 students. It offers two
degrees: (1) A Bachelor of Commerce with majors in
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, International
Business, Marketing and General Business and (2) an
innovative Masters of Business Administration. A new Master
of Science degree is under consideration. UNBC is one of
Canada's best small universities. It features a personal
environment and is particularly oriented to the northern
region. It is also a research-intensive institution;
between 2002 and 2007, UNBC saw the second largest rate of
growth in research funding among universities in Canada and
was the highest amongst BC universities. UNBC is committed
to providing strong support for faculty to develop their
scholarly capabilities. For more information on the School
of Business please visit our website:
http://www.unbc.ca/commerce/index.html
ABOUT THE LOCATION:
Located in north-central British Columbia, Prince George is
a city of 80,000 people with broad cultural, educational,
and recreational amenities. The city is home to a symphony
orchestra, professional theatre, a WHL hockey team, a
community college, and the University. Prince George is a
friendly community offering a wide range of new housing at
very reasonable costs. The region also offers exceptional
skiing, canoeing and kayaking, fly-fishing, hiking, and
mountain biking. The lakes, forests and mountains of
northern and central British Columbia offer an unparalleled
natural environment in which to live and work. For more
information about the city of Prince George please consult:
http://www.unbc.ca/northernbc
and
http://www.seeyouinprincegeorge.ca
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants should forward their curriculum vitae and the
names and addresses of three references (including
telephone, fax, and email information) quoting competition
#FABU08-09(SSRN) to:
CONTACT: The Office of the Provost
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way
Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9
Fax: (250) 960-5791
You should also arrange to have three confidential letters
of reference sent to the same address by May 22, 2009.
Please direct inquiries to:
CONTACT: Dr. WB McGill
Dean of the College of Science & Management
Tel: (250) 960-5755
Email: MAILTO:mcgill@unbc.ca
This position is being advertised subject to budgetary
approval. Electronic submissions of CVs can be forwarded
to:
Email: MAILTO:FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to
employment equity and encourages applications from women,
aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members
of visible minorities.
Applications received on or before May 22, 2009 will
receive full consideration; however applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.