[AISWorld] Open position in IT at HEC Montreal, Canada

[guy pare]

The IT department at HEC Montreal (http://www.hec.ca/en/) is hiring an assistant, associate or full professor in information technology (IT). Interviews will be organized with prospective candidates via Skype or videoconference in November and December 2017. The recruiting committee is composed of Prof. Guy Paré, Prof. Suzanne Rivard, Prof. Ryad Titah, Prof. Ann-Frances Cameron and the head of the IT department, Prof. Gilbert Babin.

The IT department currently has 17 faculty members. It hosts two research chairs (Research Chair in Digital Health, Research Chair in Strategic Management of Information Technology), four research professorships, and several active research groups (Research Group on Information Systems, ERPsim Lab, and Tech3Lab). Our faculty includes current and former editors of top journals including MISQ, JAIS, EJIS and Organization Studies. We offer a large range of programs:

·         IT major in the undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce

·         Graduate diplomas in business analysis, e-business and UX

·         IT option in the MBA program

·         IT courses in Executive Education Programs

·         Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in IT

·         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 industry and HEC Montreal is a lighthouse institution of the SAP Academic Alliance. For more information about the IT department at HEC Montreal, please visit: http://www.hec.ca/en/it/

The position will begin June 1, 2018. Interested candidates should upload the following documents to https://emplois.hec.ca/job.php?id=376 prior to November 15, 2017:

·         Cover letter

·         Vitae

·         Two reference letters

·         Research statement

·         Teaching statement

Please note that HEC Montreal's website is bilingual.

Applicants for a position of assistant professor 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 marked interest for publication, and good teaching skills. Candidates for a position of associate or full professor must have an excellent publication record and show teaching excellence. All candidates must have a very good knowledge of technological environments and of software applications commonly used in organizations. Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in one of the following areas: electronic commerce, digital business, user experience (UX), or business intelligence.

HEC Montreal is recognized as a world leader in business education. The main language of instruction is French; however, there are several programs and courses offered in English and in Spanish. Although knowledge of French is not a prerequisite, faculty are expected to be able to teach and work in French after 2 years (and are provided with support, such as private lessons and coaching, to help them reach this objective). It is highly recommended to mention any prior knowledge of French or a related language in your application file.  Standard teaching load at HEC Montreal is 4/year, but 3/year during the first 2 years. Teaching load is reduced in the first two years for those who are learning French.

HEC Montreal is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, visible and ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prof. Guy Pare
HEC Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
Canada  H3T 2A7