Sustainable Marketing - Continuing Track

University Canada West; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Canada West is seeking talented faculty for various positions within the MBA program. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly activity. The role requires commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment and engaging in innovative pedagogical practices.

Benefits

Support for research activities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sustainable marketing strategies.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Canadian industry.
• Demonstrated experience employing active and experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the MBA program and support students.
• Engage in research and community service activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and departmental meetings.

Skills

Sustainable Marketing

Teaching Experience

Active Learning

Course Design

Education

PhD/DBA in Marketing, Sustainability, or related field

Job description

University Canada West (UCW) invites applications for multiple continuing track faculty positions at all ranks, including experienced academics who could be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, within the Master of Business Administration program, Department of Marketing, Strategy and Entrepreneurship. Courses within this department include Business Analytics, Cloud Computing Techniques, Marketing, Digital Transformation, Strategy and more.

With these positions, we are specifically seeking faculty with experience and the ability to teach in Sustainable Marketing.

UCW is seeking faculty members who are highly talented, motivated, and qualified professionals, ready for the next level of challenge in their careers to teach at our Vancouver campuses. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty, and departmental committee meetings; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines, both within and outside the institution. Applicants must have a record of scholarly activity or research commensurate with the rank sought, as well as demonstrable success in teaching.

We welcome all applicants, and strongly encourage individuals from groups who are underrepresented in this field to apply. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit or Indigenous person.

Qualifications

Applicants for continuing faculty positions in the MBA program should have a related doctoral degree. Candidates with a master’s degree and extensive relevant industry experience may be considered.

We are a teaching-intensive university, so candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including course preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent and innovative pedagogical practices, and engagement in teaching-related scholarly activities. The ability to teach face to face, and in blended and on-line learning environments is essential. The continuing faculty positions are located on-campus in our Downtown Vancouver campuses. Applicants must be able to attend in-person classes.

Our continuing faculty positions include a research component, and we support research by our faculty, especially as it contributes to great teaching and intellectual development. Your application should include research accomplishments to date, and present research areas you might be interested in pursuing in the future.

Our continuing faculty positions also include a service component, so your application should include any relevant service work, such as course/program development, seats on committees, and the like which you have participated in during your academic career.

Specific Qualifications

• PhD/DBA in Marketing, Sustainability, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in Canadian industry or business
• 3-5 years of experience in Marketing, Sustainability, or CSR, wherein expertise in sustainable business practices was demonstrated
• +5 years of experience in post-secondary teaching face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Strong knowledge of sustainable marketing strategies
• Strong Understanding of ESG Frameworks and responsible business practices and standards
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
  
  

Application Materials

Upload the following materials: curriculum vitae (CV) (please include your current physical address, email, and contact phone number) including evidence of teaching experience and scholarly accomplishments, cover letter clearly indicating the program and/or course(s), a sample syllabi, teaching statement explaining your teaching philosophy and teaching portfolio (if applicable).

Applications that do not contain all these elements will not be considered by the hiring committee.

Invitation to recorded interview with VidCruiter

If you are shortlisted for a video interview, you will receive an email with instructions on how to proceed with the further recruitment process.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

University Canada West is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please include this note in your application.

Land Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Selilwitulh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honor their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.