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Faculty Position in Operations Management & Finance

Ranked Contract Academic Staff (CAS)

Desautels Faculty of Management

McGill University

Position Summary

McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management invites applications for one Ranked Contractual Academic Staff (CAS) position jointly in the Operations Management (OM) and Finance Areas. Note that this is not a tenure-track position. The start date for the appointment will be January 1 2027. With the exception of Ranked CAS who are appointed at the rank of Professor, a Ranked CAS is appointed to an initial term of one, two or three years; the contract is renewable. The position is open to candidates with a PhD in Operations Research, Operations Management, Statistics, Economics, Finance or a related field, with at least three years of teaching experience. We have a particular interest in candidates whose teaching connects to the Faculty priority area of Analytics, AI & Advanced Digital Technologies.

Successful candidates should have the ability to teach courses in the areas of business statistics, operations management, and finance, principally to an undergraduate audience, and contribute to the administration of the Areas and Faculty. The largest share of the teaching load will be in business statistics, with the remaining sections allocated across Operations Management and Finance courses depending on teaching needs in a given academic year. This position requires teaching up to 8 course sections per academic year. We have a preference for candidates with a teaching portfolio and an established record in teaching business statistics related courses, and/or investments and corporate finance related courses, principally at the undergraduate level. McGill University is an English-language university where teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing; but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable.

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 across Areas conduct research using a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches and enjoy a high degree of independence in their research and teaching. The Faculty places strong emphasis on research quality, innovation, and impact, with opportunities to engage in various research centres and institutes. 

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 neighborhoods, affordable housing, excellent public transit and year-round activities, it’s a welcoming environment for 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 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

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

We are not requesting reference letters at this point; reference check is a secondary step which may follow. Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to [email protected]

All application materials should be submitted by Sunday, November 1, 2026; applications after the deadline may be considered. The hiring process including the review of application materials, interviews and campus visits with short-listed candidates will be ongoing until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to interview, if health and safety standards allow it, in-person in Montreal.

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.

The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:

Professors Juan Serpa & David Schumacher

Desautels Faculty of Management McGill University

1001 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

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, [email protected].

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