[AISWorld] Tenure-track (open rank) position in IS at McGill University

[Genevieve Bassellier]

The IS Area of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University
invites applications for a tenure-track (open rank) position.

*Position Description*

We are looking for candidates with strong research background to fill an
open-rank tenure-track position in Information Systems starting August 1st,
2022. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related
field upon starting the position. Applicants demonstrating outstanding
potential who are doctoral students and plan to have completed the
requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2022 will also be considered.



Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to advance a
cutting-edge, compelling, and impactful research agenda. They will have an
experience-appropriate record of research publications in high quality,
peer-reviewed journals, and clear promise of conducting innovative and
important research publishable in the top journals in information systems
such as those listed on our Desautels 22
<https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/desautels-top-tier-publications>.



The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching. Our emerging
teaching needs include, but are not limited to business analytics, core IS
course, project management, as well as digital innovation, for both
undergraduate and graduate levels. They are expected to teach in our
undergraduate and graduate programs.



The faculty member is also expected to contribute to the administration of
the Area, Faculty and University, with a level of service activities
appropriate
to the position.



*McGill University*

Established in 1821, McGill University is an internationally known,
research-intensive university. In 2021, it was 31st in the QS University
Ranking and has been ranked as the number 1 research university in Canada
for 13 years in a row by Maclean’s University Rankings.  Located in
Montréal, one of the world’s great cities, the University benefits from a
milieu rich in culture, recreation, and diversity (see http://www.mcgill.ca
).

The IS area (see
https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/research/specializations/information-systems)
counts 11 professors who have diverse research interests at the
cutting-edge of the discipline and have published in the highest-level
outlets. The IS area offers a great diversity of courses and programs to
help management students navigate the challenges and opportunities of the
digital world. The Desautels Faculty of Management is an integral part of
McGill and contributes to the University’s reputation and success through
its academic programs, its faculty teaching and research, its innovative
partnerships with the business community and its international outreach.
The Faculty currently has more than 80 tenured or tenure-track professors
and offers several degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral
and executive levels, including a BCom, an MBA, a bilingual EMBA, and a
Ph.D. in Management. (see http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/)



*Application Requirements:*

For full consideration, application must be received by September 30th,
2021. Review of materials will begin immediately after the due date and
will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should
expect to interview either virtually or in-person as of October 2021.


The following supporting documents must be submitted through WorkDay
<https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Bronfman-Building/Assistant-Professor--Information-Systems_JR0000015347>
:

·       cover letter and curriculum vitae

·       statement of research

·       teaching statement

·       three letters of reference

·       sample research papers

·       evidence of teaching effectiveness (when applicable)



The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:

Geneviève Bassellier, IS Area Coordinator

Desautels Faculty of Management

McGill University

1001 Sherbrooke Street West

Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5



Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Geneviève
Bassellier, the Information System Area Coordinator at isac at mcgill.ca.

Submit your application through WorkDay
<https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Bronfman-Building/Assistant-Professor--Information-Systems_JR0000015347>
:

*McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its
community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and
encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women,
Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and
persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as
from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage
productively with diverse communities.*

*At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions,
methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and
encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact
both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as
government, communities, or industry.*

*McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g.,
family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions
or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected
productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This
information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the
candidate’s record.*

*McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of
designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the
equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by
striving for the implementation of universal design principles
transversally, across all facets of the University community, and
through accommodation policies and procedures
<https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/benefits/disabilities>. **Persons with
disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the
application process may contact, in confidence,*
accessibilityrequest.hr at mcgill.ca.

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


Geneviève Bassellier
Associate Professor and Area Coordinator, Information Systems
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal QC H3A 1G5
phone: (514) 398-4221
genevieve.bassellier at mcgill.ca