[AISWorld] Ryerson University: Tenure-track assistant professor position

[Catherine Middleton]

https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=536818

Tenure Track Position in Information Technology Management, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the School of Information Technology Management <https://www.ryerson.ca/information-technology-management/> in the Ted Rogers School of Management <https://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/> at Ryerson University <http://www.ryerson.ca/> welcomes applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2021 subject to final budgetary approval. 

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, including mentoring and supervision of students, innovative and independent research or creative activity that is externally funded and produces cutting-edge, high quality results and service duties, while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related field by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) and are very close to completion in Information Systems or a closely related field may also be considered. 

In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of: 

experience/ability in undergraduate and graduate course development and teaching; including the ability to effectively teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in one or more of the following technical areas: database management systems; systems analysis, design and implementation; enterprise architecture, network infrastructure, distributed/cloud computing, cybersecurity;
a strong research profile as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; priority research areas include: digital transformation and the future of work; cybersecurity and blockchain; digital enterprise and social media; user experience in the digital enterprise; data science and data analytics, including responsible AI/critical data studies/ethics/responsible data science;
the ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program;
research collaborations or strong potential/ability to attract industrial and community collaborative initiatives;
the capacity for effective research training;commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and 
an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the School, Faculty and the University through collegial service. 
Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions. 

At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At Ryerson and within our school, we firmly believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current academic plan <https://www.ryerson.ca/provost/strategic-plans/academic-plan/> outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do. 

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates who self identify as women, Black, or Indigenous are especially welcome to provide details of how their lived experiences  inform their work. 

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at t26king at ryerson.ca. 

Black candidates who wish to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Nikki Waheed, Co-Chair, Black Faculty & Staff Community Network <https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/black-faculty-staff-community-network/> at nikki.waheed at ryerson.ca <mailto:nikki.waheed at ryerson.ca>. 

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca <http://www.rfanet.ca/>). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here <https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/collective-agreement/> and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here <https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/benefits/>.

Ryerson University

Serving a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, with 100+ undergraduate <https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate/> and graduate <https://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/> programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning and distinguished by a professionally focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, Ryerson <https://www.ryerson.ca/about/> is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its  award-winning architecture. 

Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management

Our School offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs to more than 2,000 students of diverse backgrounds. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching and community engagement. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our existing strengths in research/creativity activity and teaching through academic, professional and diverse lived experiences and perspectives. 

The Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University (TRSM) is developing collaborative, creative leaders who will drive 21st century business forward while making a positive impact on society. Home to 11,000+ students and more than 250 industry-connected faculty, TRSM is Canada's leading diverse, entrepreneurial business school centred in an urban learning environment. TRSM offers 12 Bachelor of Commerce degrees, a Bachelor of Health Administration degree, a Masters of Health Administration in Community Care, the Ted Rogers MBA, Professional Masters Diplomas, Executive Education courses, a Masters of Science in Management, and a PhD in Management. TRSM is also home to 15 innovative research centres, institutes and labs. www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool <http://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool>
Working at Ryerson

Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer. We invite you to explore the range of benefits <https://www.ryerson.ca/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/information-for-candidates/> and supports <https://www.ryerson.ca/faculty-affairs/resources-for-new-faculty/> available to faculty and their family, including access to our diverse faculty and staff networks <https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/>. 

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Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the accessibility <https://www.ryerson.ca/accessibility/> and Human Rights <https://www.ryerson.ca/humanrights/> websites.


How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal <https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/> (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by 15 January 2021. The application must contain the following: 

a letter of application; 
a curriculum vitae; 
a statement of research interests; 
a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations (if available); and
names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. 

Contacts

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair Dr. Catherine Middleton at catherine.middleton at ryerson.ca. 

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Jennifer Tejay at jennifer.tejay at ryerson.ca.