Chair, Department of Management

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking a Chair for the Department of Management. This role involves overseeing departmental operations, mentoring faculty, and promoting excellence in teaching and research. Ideal candidates should have a strong leadership background and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Tenured position requiring a record of success in teaching, research, and service.
• Experience in external relations, human resource management, planning, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee effective operation of the department and support faculty through mentoring.
• Promote excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advocacy

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Decision making

Emotional intelligence

Leadership

Planning and organizing

Organizational knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Research and publishing

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

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Location: Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1

Division: Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics

Position Title / Rank: Chair, Department of Management / Associate or Full Professor

Department: Management

Position Description

The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications for the position of Chair, Department of Management (Open to Tenured University of Guelph Internal Applicants Only).

The Chair reports to the Dean and is responsible for the effective operation of the department, supporting faculty through mentoring, strategic planning, and fostering a positive departmental culture. The role includes promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service, managing external relations, and ensuring departmental policies are followed.

Ideal candidates will have tenure, a record of success in teaching, research, and service, and demonstrate leadership qualities, collaboration, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. A Master's or Doctoral degree is required, along with experience in external relations, human resource management, planning, and budgeting.

Qualifications

The hiring committee will assess:

• Attention to detail
• Advocacy
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Creativity
• Decision making
• Emotional intelligence
• Leadership
• Planning and organizing
• Organizational knowledge
• Problem solving
• Project management
• Research and publishing

Assessment will include CV, interview, presentation, and community feedback.

About the Department

The Department of Management emphasizes strategic outlook, entrepreneurial attitude, and social responsibility. It offers a PhD, MSc, Masters in Project Management, and other programs, serving over 4,000 students. It is part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, which is a leading business school in Ontario.

Application Process

Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with review beginning June 5, 2025. Submit a single PDF including a cover letter, CV, and diversity statement via the University of Guelph Careers Portal.

Additional Information

The university is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from diverse groups and providing accommodations during the hiring process.