Dhillon School of Business - Assistant Professor (Business Analytics/Digital Transformation)

Job Title Dhillon School of Business - Assistant Professor (Business Analytics/Digital Transformation)
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Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Information Tenure Track
Position Details The Dhillon School of Business (DSB) at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Business Analytics or Digital Transformation on our Lethbridge Campus beginning July 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and engage in research in business analytics, digital transformation, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will also be expected to help teach and supervise students in our graduate programs, such as our research-based M.Sc. in Management and our Masters of Management programs. The individual should have interests in involving community organizations in teaching or research projects with the intent of achieving positive societal impact.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in business analytics, digital transformation, or related field, or a relevant Ph.D. with a dissertation and ongoing research publications in one or more of the above areas. Applicants in the final stages of completing their Ph.D. Dissertation in one of these areas will also be considered. Applicants should have an active research program in any of the above research areas, and experience teaching relevant courses at the University level.
A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and publishing research in quality journals is required. Online and hybrid teaching may be required, and courses may also be taught in the evenings, in addition to face-to-face daytime offerings.
We offer competitive salaries, attractive teaching loads, paid study leaves, and a comprehensive benefits package as well as research, travel and teaching support. The course load for a tenure track position is determined by the Dean in consultation with the successful candidate. It is typically a four course load of three credit hour courses per academic year, however this will depend on the needs of the Area and Faculty at the time of assignment. Teaching workload is reviewed and amended annually as needed.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, please refer to “Careers at the U” on the University of Lethbridge Human Resources webpage at www.uleth.ca/hr. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.Please note that a strong internal candidate will be applying for this position. Application reviews will begin July 31st or shortly thereafter, and continue until the position is filled or March 31st, 2026, whichever comes first. The University reserves the right to not hire anyone if no suitable candidates are identified.

• A cover letter
• A CV highlighting your academic qualifications, research record, relevant post-secondary teaching experience (courses taught, institution and when taught) and, if applicable, industry work experience.
• Previous student evaluations of teaching and a sample course outline
• The names of three references, at least two of which should be able to speak to your research and teaching abilities
• A research working paper that is representative of your interests and abilities for which you are an author or co-author

Dhillon School of Business
The Dhillon School of Business is AACSB accredited and values both teaching and research excellence. We maintain close ties with the community through our experiential programs. Students can complete their undergraduate studies in a wide range of majors and combined degrees. There are approximately 45 full-time faculty and 1400 undergraduate majors located on our Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, as well as graduate programming in the areas of management practice, health services management, management research, and business analytics.
Dhillon supports cross-disciplinary research and encourages faculty to work with students in thesis and course-based graduate programs. Active international exchange programs are in place for both students and faculty. Please visit our website at http://www.uleth.ca/dhillon for more information, including our Faculty plan at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/dhillon/about-school.
University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive academic institution offering programs in the faculties of Arts and Science, Education, Health Sciences, Fine Arts, the Dhillon School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies. There are approximately 8700 students from 90 countries enrolled on our main campus in Lethbridge and our satellite campus in Calgary. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education and is consistently ranked as one of the top research institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, www.uleth.ca, contains more information about our history, vision and strategic plans.

The City of Lethbridge
Lethbridge has over 100,000 people and is located in Southern Alberta, not far from the Rocky Mountains and the U.S. border. Lethbridge enjoys a sunny, dry climate that is surprisingly mild, has excellent cultural and recreational amenities, and offers attractive economic conditions including affordable housing. For more information see the City’s website at www.lethbridge.ca
Position Category
Faculty Dhillon School of Business
Campus Lethbridge