[AISWorld] Chair position in Retail Management at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, McGill University

[Genevieve Bassellier]

Dedicated to shaping the future of retail, the Bensadoun School of Retail
Management (BSRM) is the newest unit of McGill University’s Desautels
Faculty of Management. The Faculty as a whole has 105+ full-time academic
staff of which more than 80 are tenured/tenure-track professors. Retail
management-oriented research has a lively presence. BSRM offers academic
programs at all levels - Bachelor, Masters, PhD, and Executive, and
collaborates with industry partners from all over the world. BSRM has a
mandate to conduct cutting-edge, integrative research that builds on
expertise from across Desautels as well as from other parts of McGill
University, such as Computer Science, Engineering, Public Health,
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Sustainability and Public Policy. BSRM
is designed to break down disciplinary barriers, delivering “real time”
retail experience in forming the next generation of retail leaders with the
tools, knowledge, and skills required to meet the demands of the retail
industry today and to help shape its future.



The Bensadoun Chair in Retail Management is an endowed professorship,
created to attract to McGill a highly qualified, world-class academic with
interest and expertise in teaching and research related to retailing. The
Bensadoun Chair will be involved in leading the research initiatives of the
BSRM by forging partnerships with academics and other stakeholders,
demonstrating an interest in and willingness to foster collaboration with
all disciplines that fit into a broad definition of retail – in Desautels
Faculty of Management, across McGill, with leading academic institutions
around the world, and with industry partners. The Chair is also expected to
take a leadership role in creating a shared vision, setting goals,
developing and implementing research plans, updating curricular programs,
fostering scholarly activity, mentoring junior faculty members, attracting
external funding, be involved in efforts to recruit and retain colleagues,
and, in general, be an advocate for the school’s interests. S/he will also
take an active role to mentor and educate students in support of the BSRM’s
research and teaching endeavours at all levels (undergraduate, Masters and
PhD).



*Qualifications:*



The successful candidate must be a tenured professor in a world-class
university in any field of management (Accounting, Finance, Information
Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour,
Strategy) or a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, Neuroscience,
Sociology, Urban Planning). Preference will be given to those who are Full
Professors; though  we will consider senior Associate Professors as
well. Applicants
should be already recognized as world-class experts – both in terms of
research and teaching – in any facet of retailing (defined in the broadest
sense). We are especially interested in research and teaching expertise in
retail technology and analytics and their implications for consumers,
business, environment and society. Please note that Desautels also offers a
Master of Management in Analytics. The chairholder will collaborate with
industry practitioners and policy makers to tackle challenges in the retail
sector, including digitization, competition, globalization, health and
safety as well as issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion.



*Application Requirements:*



Applicants should upload the following documents (using the Workday
<https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Bronfman-Building/Bensadoun-Chair-in-Retail-Management--McGill-University_JR0000020011-1>
portal):

·         signed letter of interest

·         curriculum vitae

·         research statement

·         teaching statement

·         service statement

·         list of the names of three (3) referees



*Make sure you upload all documents with the CV on **Workday*
<https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Bronfman-Building/Bensadoun-Chair-in-Retail-Management--McGill-University_JR0000020011-1>



Letters of intent may also be sent directly to:

Prof Saibal Ray, Academic Director

Bensadoun School of Retail Management

Desautels Faculty of Management

McGill University

1001 Sherbrooke Street West

Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5



The position will remain open until it is successfully filled.



Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Rony Chamoun at
rony.chamoun at mcgill.ca



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 (see
http://www.mcgill.ca). McGill University is in downtown Montreal, which
consistently ranks as one of the liveable cities in the world. Offering a
unique blend of North American and European culture, Montreal is renowned
for its diversity, and has emerged, over recent years, as one of the most
vibrant hubs for technological innovation.



*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 influenced 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* <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

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