The Department of Management in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business is inviting applications for a Limited Term Appointment in Management. This position is a sabbatical replacement for 9 months, from September 2025 - May 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver courses in management (e.g., strategic management, organizational behaviour, leadership, business ethics, etc.) and international business.

Candidates will be considered based on their combination of education and relevant work experience. Applicants should possess, or be near completion of, a PhD in Management or a related area. Recent teaching or relevant industry experience will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be foremost a skilled teacher who is committed to excelling in an undergraduate, experiential learning environment. The Department is also seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFX's priorities of equity, diversity, and inclusion, with preference given to candidates of diverse backgrounds, who can bring their perspectives and lived experiences to this position.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

About the Department of Management at Schwartz

The Department of Management is one of the three departments within the Gerald Schwartz School of Business, which offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with several degree streams, post-baccalaureate diplomas in various business-related subjects, a five-year two-degree Entrepreneurship and Human Nutrition pathway, and co-op degree options. The Management department consists of faculty members who research and teach courses in the areas of Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Management & Leadership. Our historic residential campus is home to a population of around 5,000 students, approximately one-in-five of whom are in a Business program.

Application Instructions

Consideration of applications will commence on December 31, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests and experiences, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Opal Leung
Department of Management
Gerald Schwartz School of Business
St. Francis Xavier University
e-mail: [email protected]

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.
In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.

For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.