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Tenure-Track Position in Information Systems

Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University

Position Summary

McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management and the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) at McGill University invite applications for one open-rank (i.e., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) tenure-track position in the Information Systems Area. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026. The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D in Information Systems or related fields, as well as to applicants demonstrating outstanding potential who are doctoral students in those fields and plan to have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2026. The position is open to candidates in any area of specialization within IS disciplines, with a preference for candidates whose research interests are in retail and relate to the faculty priority areas of Innovation, Analytics, AI & Advanced Digital Technologies, Sustainability, or Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

The

Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)

at McGill University is a globally oriented, interdisciplinary hub for retail management research and education. As part of the Desautels Faculty of Management, BSRM offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive levels, and partners with leading industry organizations worldwide.

BSRM’s mission is to shape the future of retail through innovative research that draws on expertise across Desautels and McGill—from Computer Science and Engineering to Sustainability, Public Policy, and Health. The Desautels Faculty is home to over 100 full-time academic staff, many of whom are actively engaged in retail-focused research, making BSRM a dynamic environment for scholars passionate about retail transformation.

While the Desautels Faculty of Management is organized by traditional functional areas (e.g., Information Systems, Accounting, Organizational Behavior, etc.), BSRM intends to break down disciplinary barriers. The goal is to envision and deliver a “real-time” retail experience that equips the next generation of retail leaders with the tools, knowledge, and skills required to meet the demands of the present retail industry, and above all to help shape its future. An ideal candidate would contribute to the School’s research, teaching, and outreach goals, while also being affiliated with Information Systems. However, other candidates will be considered.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to advance a cutting-edge, compelling, and impactful research agenda. The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching, an experience-appropriate record of research, and a clear promise of conducting innovative and important research publishable in the top Information Systems journals, such as those listed on the

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. Successful candidates are also expected to work actively with doctoral students, to teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and contribute to the administration of the Area and Faculty.

McGill University

McGill is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with a strong emphasis on scholarly activities and groundbreaking research across various disciplines and is consistently ranked as one of the top universities, both nationally and internationally. Located in downtown Montreal, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management brings together a diverse community of scholars whose expertise contributes to a dynamic and collaborative academic environment. The faculty offers a personalized and experiential approach to education, emphasizing responsible management by applying interdisciplinary, integrated, and globally minded perspectives to teaching, research, and partnerships.

Faculty members in the Information Systems Area conduct research with a variety of approaches within the IS discipline and beyond. Professors have diverse disciplinary backgrounds and enjoy a high level of independence in their research and teaching endeavors. McGill’s emphasis is on research quality, innovation, and impact. Faculty members have an opportunity to contribute to the activities of several Research Institutes and Centres.

Montreal is a vibrant, multilingual city that blends rich history with modern innovation, making it an ideal place to live and work. With its safe neighbourhoods, affordable housing, excellent public transit, and year-round activities, it’s a welcoming environment for both individuals and families. From world-class culture and cuisine to thriving industries and diverse communities, Montreal offers a dynamic lifestyle that’s both enriching and accessible.

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Compensation levels, teaching load, research funding, and travel support are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application process and deadline

These materials must be submitted through Workday (all in the same section as you submit your CV):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of current and prospective research
• When applicable, evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Sample research papers

We are not requesting reference letters at this point; reference check is a secondary step which may follow.

All application materials must be submitted electronically by Thursday, January 15, 2026. Only complete electronic submissions will be accepted. The hiring process, which includes reviewing application materials, conducting interviews, and arranging campus visits with shortlisted candidates, will begin on November 17, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Shortlisted candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to interview, if health and safety standards permit, in person in Montreal.

Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to the recruitment committee chair, Warut Khern-am-nuai, at

warut.khern-am-nuai@mcgill.ca

.

The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:

Professor Animesh, Area Director (Information Systems)

Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through

accommodation policies and procedures

. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,

accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.