Indigenous Scholar – Department of Management – Sobey School of Business

Indigenous Scholar - Department of Management - Sobey School of Business

Date Posted: May 1, 2026

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled

Department: Department of Management

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Group Affiliation: SMUFU

Preferred Start Date: on or before June 1, 2027

Saint Mary's University Sobey School of Business is currently looking to fill a Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor Indigenous scholar position to join our Department of Management.

The Department of Management at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University (SMU), on the unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people, invites applications from Indigenous scholars for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is a targeted hire for an Indigenous scholar under the Saint Mary's University Faculty Union Collective Agreement as part of SMU's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and is open only to qualified scholars who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or an Indigenous person from another global context. Given the location of Saint Mary's on the traditional land of the Mi'kmaq, applications from Mi'kmaw people are particularly encouraged. Applicants are required to document their Indigenous identity in their application and should be aware that the University may verify the community connections of applicants.

Job Information and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong skills and/or experience within a management discipline (such as cooperative management, sustainability, responsible leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation, organizational behavior, strategy, business ethics, industrial relations, and human resource management). Central to the Department's work is a commitment to the United Nation's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and so candidates whose research and teaching are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are preferred.

Position duties involve teaching at the undergraduate (and potentially graduate) level, mentoring and supervising students, conducting research, and service to the department, University, and community, including building department capacity in areas such as community-engaged relationship building, curriculum revision, and program promotion and recruitment. The Department of Management is committed to equity and diversity as essential to academic excellence. This is a targeted search for candidates as outlined above, with relevant demonstrated lived experience and expertise.

While is not a requirement for appointment explicitly focusing on Indigenous research and teaching, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with focus on Indigenous research and teaching related to indigenous aspects of management. We acknowledge the potential impact of various life circumstances (e.g., illness, disability, caregiving, family commitments) on a candidate's record of research and other achievements. Candidates are encouraged to describe such circumstances and their impact on their application. This information will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

Saint Mary's University is committed to providing an inviting, rich and supportive work, study and research environment to Indigenous students, staff and faculty members. This includes being authentic, accountable and ethically uncompromising in our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, within a spirit of collegiality, civility, generosity, trust and respect; and, engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples, African Nova Scotians and global populations to foster a community based on diversity and inclusivity (Strategic Plan 2024-2029; SMU Indigenous Community resources).

Experience and Education Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• A demonstrated record of effective teaching and advanced research capability, as confirmed either by: (a) holding a Doctoral Degree, or is near completion in a relevant field (if ABD, with clear documentation of expected completion date); or (b) providing evidence of equivalent contributions of Indigenous research and knowledge, knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing through life experience, practical research experience, traditional knowledge, or other approaches.
• A promising university teaching agenda in a management discipline, as outlined above, with an ability to bring an Indigenous worldview to teaching curriculum.
• A promising research agenda in a management discipline, as outlined above.
• Ability to strengthen partnerships with local Indigenous communities.

Application Details

The application package must include the following materials:

• Letter of application, including statements of teaching and research interests, and documentation of Indigenous identity.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae indicating teaching experience, research experience, knowledge dissemination, and community engagement.
• A teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience.
• A future research agenda.
• One to three relevant examples of recent scholarly writing, community research, reports, etc.
• Copy of graduate school transcripts and evidence of course work relevant to the position (if applicable).
• Names and contact information of three referees.

These materials should be sent as one consolidated PDF via email to [email protected]. Please specify Indigenous Scholar in Management as well as your sub-area of expertise in the subject line.

We will start reviewing applications by September 1st, 2026. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University holds prestigious accreditations including AACSB, EQUIS, making it one of eight schools in Canada with dual accreditation. Additionally, we are accredited by BSIS and recognized as a PRME Champion, an initiative of the United Nations Organization. We offer programs at three levels: Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctorate (PhD and EDBA), and we are also actively engaged in Executive Education.

The Sobey School of Business is composed of five academic departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance/Information Systems/Management Science, Management, and Marketing. Our faculty members are actively involved in several research groups and centres, including the David Sobey Retailing Centre, the Arthur Irving Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Atlantic Research Group on Economics of Immigration, Aging and Diversity, the Centre for Leadership Excellence, the International Centre for Co-operative Management, the Centre of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting for Co-operatives, the CN Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, and the Scott McCain and Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health.

Some of the benefits for faculty members at Saint Mary's University include competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, defined contribution pension plan, vacation, personal days, professional development, holiday closure, and employee Halifax transit EPass.