Tenure-track Assistant Professor (Quantum Position in Entrepreneurship & Innovation)
University of Calgary
Application
Details
Posted: 21-Aug-24
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Entrepreneurship
Function:
Assistant Professor
Level:
None
Position:
Tenure Track or Tenured
Required Education:
Ph.D
Internal Number: Job ID: 32603
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) Area at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, invites applications for a tenure-track Quantum position in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment start date is July 1, 2025 and is contingent on final budget approval.
Candidates must have completed, or be near completion of, a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for developing a research agenda in the field of entrepreneurship and an interest in exploring the application and leveraging of quantum technologies (and other emerging technologies) in alignment with the University of Calgary's Quantum City's initiative. Potential research areas involve, but are not limited to, research on entrepreneurship and innovation relating to various aspects of quantum technology (e.g., quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, quantum cryptography), startups and commercialization in the quantum industry, or the emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem on the quantum frontier. The candidate will teach courses in entrepreneurship and innovation at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service to the Area, the Haskayne School of Business, the University of Calgary, and profession.
Faculty in the ENTI Area at the Haskayne School of Business are engaged in inter-disciplinary research related to a wide spectrum of topics within the broad entrepreneurship and innovation domain. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, innovative, collaborative, growth-oriented team dedicated to developing and disseminating impactful, thought-provoking scholarship with focus on entrepreneurship in emerging technologies, especially quantum technologies, and building cutting-edge inter-disciplinary entrepreneurship programming.
We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported. This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, and other support programs.
Candidates must have:
Evidence of past and/or potential excellence in scholarship, as demonstrated by high-quality research published and/or invited for revision in our highest-quality academic journals,
A strong research program in entrepreneurship and innovation, with high potential for future publications in high-quality academic outlets,
Evidence of strong theoretical and methodological skills and a mastery of the relevant literature in entrepreneurship and innovation,
An interest in developing a research agenda relating to the application and leveraging of quantum technologies in entrepreneurship,
Evidence of strong teaching effectiveness, as demonstrated by student evaluations,
A willingness to engage in service to the school, university, and profession.
The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact holistically that explicitly considers the quality, significance, and societal impact including knowledge translation and mobilization.
In 2023, Canada unveiled its National Quantum Strategy (NQS), a pivotal initiative designed to foster the growth of the nation's quantum science, technology, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Building upon decades of steadfast investment in quantum technologies and research, Canada has solidified its position as a global frontrunner in this field, boasting a flourishing ecosystem of top-tier quantum expertise centers situated within universities and enterprises across the country. Notably, the University of Calgary recently inaugurated the Quantum City, a cutting-edge technology hub poised to propel Calgary into the spotlight as a true "quantum capital city." Spanning disciplines from nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) to quantum internet and biomedical engineering, Calgary emerges as a fertile ground for pioneering quantum innovations. These breakthroughs are anticipated to revolutionize diverse sectors ranging from computing and AI to healthcare, while also promising transformative impacts in digital infrastructure, natural resources, materials, and communication networks. Moreover, within the academic sphere, Calgary's entrepreneurial landscape is thriving. The Haskayne School of Business hosts the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, while the University of Calgary is home to the dynamic Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking. These institutions serve as crucibles for fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, further bolstering Calgary's status as a hub for groundbreaking quantum endeavors. Overall, Canada's NQS, coupled with Calgary's proliferating Quantum City initiative and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, heralds a new era of innovation and opportunity, positioning Canada - and Calgary in particular - at the forefront of the global quantum revolution.
Interested individuals should apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as publications, into a single PDF file):
Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees (please do not send reference letters until they are requested),
Statement of research interests, and a brief explanation of plans to develop a research agenda relating to the application and leveraging of quantum technologies in entrepreneurship research,
Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier with some recent student evaluations,
Statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) identifying the applicant's contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Olga Petricevic, Search Committee Chair Entrepreneurship & Innovation Area Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary E-mail: o.petricevic@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
About the Haskayne School of Business
Accredited by AACSB International, the Haskayne School of Business is a progressive and innovative business school. Our mission is to create an open, mutually accountable community of students, faculty, and alumni, and to provide rich experiential learning opportunities to our students. With 3,000 full and part-time students currently enrolled in bachelors, masters, PhD and executive education programs, the business school boasts more than 18,000 alumni in 60 countries around the globe.
About the University of Calgary
Located in Canada’s most enterprising city, the traditional territory of the peoples of Treaty 7 and Region 3 of the Métis Nation of Alberta, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a global and innovative intellectual hub for teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. UCalgary ranks fifth among Canada’s top research universities in Research Infosource Inc.’s latest Top 50 Research Universities list released on Jan. 25, 2022. UCalgary is the youngest university to have reached the top five. UCalgary has more than 6,500 graduate students and 28,500 undergraduate students, more than 1,800 acade...mic staff (continuing, contingent term or limited term appointment), more than 1,300 sessionals, and more than 3,200 non-academic staff, in 14 Faculties, across five campuses. The vibrant and research-intensive environment at UCalgary is home to 146 research chairs (75 Canada Research Chairs), and more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary has the fastest growth rate in attracting research funding among the 10 largest universities in Canada. A new Framework for Growth establishes principles and focus areas for the University of Calgary over the coming decade. It will ignite our entrepreneurial spirit to turn challenges into opportunities to improve the world around us. It will help to meet our academic and research ambitions and strengthen our community engagement in one of Canada’s most diverse cities, whose exciting future is unfolding rapidly, and where scientific disciplines will play a major role. Built around three big ideas (transdisciplinary scholarship, integration with our community and future-focused program delivery), the Framework will distinguish the university and drive growth. To learn more about this vision please see: https://www.ucalgary.ca/president/growth
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.