Assistant Professor, Human Resources Management

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Department of Management and Organizations, School of Business
(Full-Time Tenure-Track)

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

The Opportunity

The Department of Management and Organizations in the School of Business invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Human Resources Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Management and Organizations has 18 full-time faculty and offers Human Resources Management and Management majors, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Property Management minors, in addition to Honours Designations in the Bachelor of Commerce.

You will teach a variety of undergraduate human resources management courses (e.g., Introduction to HRM, Employee Relations, Compensation, Learning and Development, HR Analytics, and Program Evaluation), pursue academic and/or community-based scholarship, and work collaboratively to contribute service to the operation of the University.

Qualifications

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Human Resources Management or a closely related field, and you will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. A professional Human Resources designation, such as CPHR, and professional experience in HR will be considered an asset.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and a sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Noufou Ouedraogo, Interim Department Chair, at ouedraogon@macewan.ca.

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

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This position is included under the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

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

Closing Date: A review of applications will begin November 28, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Competition Number: 25.10.295

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table.

Diversity Statement
MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement
We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification

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