Professor (Tenure-Track), Department of Marketing, International Business and Strategy (MIBS)

Brock University

Professor (Tenure-Track), Department of Marketing, International Business and Strategy (MIBS)

About Brock University
With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography
Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers, and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.

What we Offer 
Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample support for research and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles.  For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.  
About the Goodman School of Business
The Goodman School of Business, named for respected business leader Ned Goodman, is AACSB accredited and offers graduate and undergraduate programs in business and accounting. Goodman is a collaborative environment and home to many celebrated faculty members who are both innovative researchers and exemplary teachers, two of whom were recently identified (alongside two other Canadian researchers in business and management education) as among the 99 most productive worldwide.

Under renewed leadership at both the presidential and decanal levels, Brock and the Goodman School of Business are committed to building the scope and reach of the School with expansion of existing university and business relationships at the local, national and global levels. Already a national leader in experiential learning, Goodman facilitates service-learning programs and international co-op placements, preparing our students for successful careers around the world. With the completion of an expanded and re-vitalized building in 2018, Goodman School now offers a new state-of-the-art learning environment.

More information on the Goodman School of Business and the MIBS department can be found on the University's website https://brocku.ca/business/.
About the Department of Marketing, International Business and Strategy (MIBS)
The MIBS Department has 21 full-time faculty members and is one of four departments in the Goodman School of Business, which has approximately 100 full-time members. We offer graduate and undergraduate programs, both research and professionally oriented including: Master of Science in Organization Studies (a research based master's degree), MBA, MACC, BBA, and BACC

Recent publications by MIBS members have appeared or are forthcoming in such leading journals as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Learning & Education, Academy of Management Review, Business & Society, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of International Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Long Range Planning, Sloan Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Organization, and others.
About the Position
The Goodman School of Business, Brock University invites applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment at ALL LEVELS (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) in Strategy, starting January 1st, 2026. The position is open to all areas of strategy, but with particular preference given to those whose research interests include social innovation, sustainability, and the human side of strategy. Demonstration of the potential for conducting high quality research publishable in top journals in business and management and for teaching excellence is also required.
Qualifications
Brock University seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching in the field of Strategy. The position entails developing and sustaining high-quality teaching and learning environments for students and conducting rigorous academic research with relevance to a managerial audience. It is expected that the applicants have potential to publish in top-tier strategy and related business journals. Position level and salary are commensurate with the applicants' qualifications. A doctoral degree in Strategy, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required (completed or near completion). A concentration or research expertise in Organization Theory is beneficial.

Application Procedure
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample of scholarly publications, and three reference letters.
All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload). Candidates must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of successful high-quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references as part of their application.
Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to:

Dr. Wesley Helms, Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Marketing, International Business, and Strategy
E-mail (preferred): whelms@brocku.ca
Department of Marketing, International Business and Strategy Brock University,
The Goodman School of Business
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, Ontario, CANADA L2S 3A1

The closing date for applications is June 20th, 2025 at 12:01am. The final business day to apply is June 19th, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Wesley Helms, Chair of the Search Committee, whelms@brocku.ca.

Review of applications will commence June 13th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be done at the Academy of Management Conference, and therefore applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before July 15th, 2025. Applicants should be aware that only completed applications will receive consideration.
The availability of this position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Professor--Tenure-Track---Department-of-Marketing--International-Business-and-Strategy--MIBS-_JR-1020766-1
Our Commitment
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca