Entrepreneurship - Associate/Full Professor

Position Title: Associate/Full Professor  –  Entrepreneurship
Location: Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Open Date: November 4, 2026
Deadline: Open until filled
Start date: January 1, 2027, negotiable

Position Description: 
The Sprott School of Business invites applications from qualified candidates for a continuing appointment in Entrepreneurship at the rank of Associate/Full Professor, beginning January 1, 2027.

 The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and graduate courses to a culturally diverse student body, supervise graduate students, maintain an active research program, and participate actively in the ongoing development of our academic programs in a highly collegial environment.

 To view the full position posting, please visit Carleton University's Deputy Provost's website at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/academics/.

About the Academic Unit
The Sprott School of Business is committed to excellence in research and teaching and holds accreditation from AACSB. The School offers a diverse portfolio of academic programs, including the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with a Concentration in Accounting, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting, Master of Accounting, graduate programs within our Technology Innovation Management area, Master of Science in Management, and PhD in Management. Additional information about the Sprott School of Business is available at https://sprott.carleton.ca/.

About Carleton University
Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 30,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. With strong leadership, our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live. Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. Learn more about our University and the City of Ottawa at https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/jobs/.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women and gender equity-seeking groups; racialized individuals; Indigenous Peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation and/or gender expression. Furthermore, Carleton understands that career paths vary and interruptions will not prejudice the assessment process. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin, at and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities at http://carleton.ca/equity for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Accessibility is a University strategic priority, and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made.

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

Qualifications
The successful candidate must: 

• Possess a doctoral degree in management or a closely related field, with demonstrated scholarly expertise in entrepreneurship, family enterprise, governance, succession, innovation, or related areas. The candidate must have a well-established research career consistent with AACSB expectations for a Senior Associate or Full Professor at a doctoral-granting business school, including a sustained record of peer-reviewed publications, research impact, industry impact, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
• Demonstrate teaching excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive education levels, including the ability to design and deliver high-quality courses, mentor diverse learners, supervise graduate students, and contribute to curriculum development in entrepreneurship and family enterprise.
• Demonstrate the senior academic, professional and community-engagement qualifications required to establish and lead our Family Enterprise pillar within our entrepreneurship space, including experience building partnerships with family-owned business, industry associations, donors, alumni, and other external stakeholders.  Previous involvement in the creation, leadership, or operationalization of a family enterprise institute would be considered a significant asset, as would experience developing executive education offerings in entrepreneurship for family enterprises and maintaining an established network of family business contacts, ideally including Canada. 

Hiring Salary Range: 
The expected salary range is $165,000 to $210,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience.

Application instructions
All interested applicants must apply via Interfolio Faculty Search. 

The application package must include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a record of teaching experience and effectiveness through teaching evaluations.

In addition, three letters of reference are required and must be submitted directly by the referees to the interfolio Faculty Search system and received by the application deadline.

Applicants should also indicate in their application whether they are currently, or will be by the starting date, legally eligible to work in Canada.