[AISWorld] HEC Montreal - Tenure track position

[Suzanne Rivard]

The Information Technology (IT) department at HEC Montreal hires an assistant, associate, or full professor. The recruiting committee comprises Professors Ana Ortiz de Guinea Lopez de Arana, Suzanne Rivard (Chair of the committee), Stefan Tams, Gregory Vial, and Gilbert Babin (Department Chair).

HEC Montreal is recognized as a world leader in business education. The IT department currently has 19 faculty members. It hosts five research chairs, four research professorships, and several active research groups (Research Group on Information Systems, ERPsim Lab, and Tech3Lab). We offer an extensive range of programs:


  *   IT major in the Bachelor of Commerce
  *   Graduate diplomas in business analysis, e-business, and UX
  *   IT option in the MBA program
  *   Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Digital Transformation
  *   Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in e-Commerce
  *   Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in UX
  *   Ph.D. in Information Systems

The IT department has close links with the industry, and HEC Montreal is a leading institution of the SAP Academic Alliance. For more information about the IT department at HEC Montreal, please visit the website (https://www.hec.ca/en/it/). The position will begin on January 1st, 2023. Interested candidates should upload their application file before August 17, 2022.

The application file must be submitted as a single PDF document and must include:


  *   Cover letter
  *   Vitae
  *   Two reference letters
  *   Research statement
  *   Teaching statement
Please note that HEC Montreal's website is bilingual.

Applicants for an assistant professor position must have a Ph.D. or be near completion of a Ph.D. in IT/MIS. They must demonstrate a strong aptitude for research, a significant interest in publication, and good teaching skills. Candidates for associate or full professor positions must have an excellent publication record and teaching prowess. All candidates must be knowledgeable about technological environments and software applications commonly used in organizations. Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in one of the following areas: digital transformation, electronic commerce, digital business, or business intelligence.

The primary language of instruction is French. Although knowledge of French is not a prerequisite, faculty are expected to be able to teach and work in French within two years after their appointment. Faculty who are not fluent in French are provided with ample support to help them reach this objective and a personalized program for learning French. It is highly recommended to mention any prior knowledge of French or a related language in your application file.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Suzanne Rivard, Search Committee Chair, via email at suzanne.rivard at hec.ca .

HEC Montréal recognizes the crucial and indispensable contribution of women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible or ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

To promote equity and excellence, the selection committee will take into account any career interruptions experienced by applicants. Applicants are invited to share the circumstances of any career interruptions and explain how these have impacted their career path.

Applicants with disabilities who might need accommodations at any stage of the application process may communicate in a confidential manner rh.ap at hec.ca .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Suzanne Rivard, FRSC
Fellow of the Association for Information Systems
Holder of the Chair in Strategic Management of Information Technologies
HEC Montreal
Montreal, Canada
1.514.340.6493
http://chairegestionti.hec.ca/en/?noredirect=en_US