Associate Professor/Professor - Entrepreneurship

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in Management. The role includes leading research initiatives, teaching courses in entrepreneurship, and supervising graduate students. The ideal candidate holds a PhD, showcases a strong track record in research and teaching, and embraces equity and diversity initiatives. Salary exceeds CAD $200,000 per annum, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in Management or a related functional area.
• Exceptional record of research and teaching in entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and lead innovative research.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic research and collaborate with the Sam Ibrahim Centre.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship.
• Supervise graduate students and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Research expertise in entrepreneurship

Teaching excellence

Stakeholder engagement

Dynamic academic leadership

Commitment to equity and diversity

Education

PhD in Management or a related area

Job description

Overview

The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full‑time tenure stream position in Management. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be eligible to be named the inaugural Sam Ibrahim Chair in Entrepreneurship for a five‑year term, which may be renewable following a favourable review.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic research and collaboration with the Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (SICIEEIL).
• Work collaboratively with the UTSC’s Office of the Vice‑Principal Academic & Dean, the Office of the Vice‑Principal Research and Innovation, and other university units within the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Engage with the Director of SICIEEIL and Partnerships, supporting day‑to‑day administration of SICIEEIL’s initiatives.
• Develop and sustain an innovative, independent research program in entrepreneurship, securing competitive external funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, integrating theory and practice effectively.
• Supervise graduate students and contribute to departmental teaching and curriculum development.
• Demonstrate dynamic academic leadership, collegiality, and the ability to mobilise resources to foster a vibrant platform for entrepreneurship in Arts & Science.
• Participate in the cross‑appointment to the Rotman School of Management, collaborating with faculty and graduate students at the St. George Campus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Management or a related functional area (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Organization Behavior, Operations Management, Strategic Management, or similar).
• Exceptional record of research and teaching expertise in entrepreneurship, with an internationally recognised reputation.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and lead innovative research, maintain an outstanding external funding programme, and publish in top‑ranked, field‑relevant journals.
• Experience teaching in a management program, with evidence of teaching excellence and the capacity to supervise graduate students.
• Dynamic academic leadership, adaptability, and track record of stakeholder engagement within and beyond the university.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful, collegial learning environment.

Equity and Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto has adopted the Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence, supporting the recruitment of Black, Indigenous, and other racialised communities. The University is committed to inclusive excellence and welcomes candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous or those with lived experience in Black or other racialised communities.

Benefits

The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range exceeds CAD $200,000 per annum.