School of Business – Tenure-track faculty position

Redeemer University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian university in Hamilton is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Business Program, beginning July 01, 2026. Candidates must have an advanced degree in Strategic Management or related fields and a passion for mentoring students. Responsibilities include teaching various business courses and engaging in active mentorship aligned with the university's Christian values. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and possess relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Aligned with Redeemer’s Christian mission.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of potential to become an excellent teacher.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour.
• Engage in mentoring students to impact society positively.
• Participate in faculty track options focusing on teaching or research.

Skills

Passion for mentoring

Communication of complex topics

Contagious enthusiasm for business education

Experiential learning

Computer literacy

Education

PhD or DBA in Strategic Management or related field

5 to 10 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Redeemer University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track, open rank position in the Business Program beginning on July 01, 2026. Candidates must be aligned with and be passionate about Redeemer’s Christian mission of integrating faith in teaching. Ideal candidates will hold an EMBA, MBA, DBA and/or PhD in Strategic Management or Organizational Behaviour, coupled with either a CPA and/or legal training (for Business Law). Candidates will also have a demonstrated record (or show potential) of excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a combination of the following courses:

• Strategic Management
• Management Control Systems
• Organizational Behaviour
• Canadian Business Law
• Core Business courses (ie. Decision Making for Managers and Capstone)

Tenure-track faculty have the opportunity to be on one of three faculty tracks: Scholar-teacher (focusing on teaching), Scholar Research (providing more space for research), and Scholar-Professional (providing space for continuation of professional practice). This position carries a teaching load of 4 to 8 courses per year, depending on the track.

Preferred Skills And Attributes

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A passion for mentoring and preparing students to make an impact for Christ in the marketplace;
• The ability to communicate complex topics clearly to undergraduate students;
• A contagious enthusiasm for business education that integrates faith and professional integrity;
• A strong conviction for the value of experiential learning, use of the case method, and cross-disciplinary approaches;
• A high degree of computer literacy and the ability to engage students in simulations and applied projects.

Education, Training & Certifications

Candidates Should Possess (kept plain text in this refinement)

• A vibrant Christian faith consistent with the Reformed character of the university;
• A PhD or DBA in Strategic Management, Organizational Behaviour, Law, Accounting or General Management;
• 5 to 10 years of relevant academic or industry experience;
• A demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, or evidence of potential to become an excellent teacher;
• A scholarly research program or professional practice aligned with business and society;

Professional Credentials (preferred But Not Required)

• CPA (for Management Control Systems)
• MBA or EMBA (with Strategy/Organizational Behavior focus)
• LLB or JD (for Canadian Business Law)
• CHRP or CHRL (for Organizational Behavior/Human Resources emphasis).

The Application Process

As a liberal arts and sciences university rooted in the Reformed tradition of Christianity, we seek candidates committed to this framework. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching quality, and the names of three individuals who have agreed to provide letters of reference should the applicant advance to a later stage of the process.

In addition to these materials, applicants must include a 1-page statement of faith document describing their own Christian faith commitment and practice, its alignment with Redeemer’s mission and its impact on their academic and professional work. A range of qualifications will be evaluated, including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with Redeemer’s identity as a university in the Protestant and particularly Reformed Christian tradition.

Review of applications begins on November 25, 2025; the position is open until filled. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Redeemer University offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.