Tier 2 Research Chair, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Director - Maria T. S

Position Overview

Mac Ewan University’s Triffo School of Business is recruiting a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute. The appointment is fully tenured, full‑time, with a reduced teaching load, and commences January 1, 2027 (or close as agreed).

• Develop and lead a research program in social innovation, entrepreneurship, and Indigenous business, demonstrating original and innovative scholarship.
• Direct the Maria T. Schneider Social Innovation Institute, managing students, research staff, fundraising, and the institute’s budget.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, support curriculum development, and contribute to university service.
• Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to apply research findings and create social enterprises.

• A PhD in business, management, or a related field.
• Evidence of outstanding undergraduate teaching ability and a demonstrated commitment to student learning.
• An active, innovative research program in social innovation, entrepreneurship, social enterprises, or Indigenous business, with documented research productivity and impact.
• Eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC: no more than ten years from first independent academic appointment, or justifiable career breaks such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.