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Chair - Department of Global Management Studies [Internal Search]

TRSM Global Management Studies

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Global Management Studies in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] invites applications for the position of Chair. The appointment as Chair shall be for a term of five years (subject to extension in year 3), commencing July 1, 2025 with the possibility of renewal for an additional three or five-year term.

In recognition of the under-representation of members of equity-deserving groups in academic leadership, applications from those who self-identify as one or more of the following groups are particularly encouraged: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. 

The duties and responsibilities of Chairs and Directors are laid out in detail in article 26.1.E. of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Reporting to the Dean and guided by the mission to advance the profile of the Department, the Chair will be a visionary and inclusive leader committed to providing exemplary academic and administrative leadership in the areas of academic programs, students, supporting faculty colleagues, stewardship of human and financial resources and participating actively in the intellectual life of the Department, the Faculty, and the University, through collaboration internally and externally within the community and with other academic institutions and the industry. 

As a tenure stream faculty member, the successful candidate will be responsible for engaging in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. 

The successful candidate will be a tenured faculty member who holds a PhD in the field of Management or Applied Quantitative Analysis or a related field and demonstrates excellence in teaching, SRC and service activities and will further present evidence of: 

• demonstrate managerial skills and cultural understanding required to function effectively in the changing global business environment.
• an ability to be a visionary, strategic, collaborative and inclusive leader in Global Management/ International Business and/or Quantitative Methods; 
• strong communication, organizational and relationship and consensus-building skills; 
• a commitment to building an inclusive and supportive environment for quality student life and engagement; 
• well developed understanding of the university governance structure and the internal and external factors affecting the university sector;  
• commitment to applying university, faculty and department policies and procedures fairly and appropriately;
• a capacity to provide effective academic and administrative leadership, including stewardship of human and financial resources;
• strong, active track record of scholarly and/or creative activities; 
• proven track record of teaching excellence;
• a demonstrated ability for strategic planning, visioning, and actioning/implementation, including in crisis or critical events;
• proactive support and demonstrated abilities with faculty mentoring and professional development, particularly for pre-tenure faculty and faculty from under-represented communities;
• a commitment to leading and supporting a rich diversity of curriculum; 
• a commitment to upholding the values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly, research or creative activities. 

The position will fall under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. 

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 

• a letter of application that includes a vision statement, including a statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion, for the portfolio for the next 5 years (3 to 5 pages total);  
• a curriculum vitae; and
• a statement of interest addressing the candidate’s role as an administrator, educator and researcher. 

Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to Dr. Cynthia Holmes, Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management.

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact vpfa@torontomu.ca.