Job Summary

The Assistant or Associate Professor of AI and Business at the Haskayne School of Business (HSB) is a strategic faculty appointment at the University of Calgary. Unlike technical engineering roles, this position focuses on the socio-technical interface—investigating how Artificial Intelligence (especially Generative AI) reshapes decision-making, leadership, and market competition. This role requires the “wit” to produce world-class research in top-tier management journals and the “grit” to build a brand-new curriculum for the future of business education.

Job Details

Employer: Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary.
Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Associate Professor (with Tenure).
Academic Areas: Marketing, OBHR, Entrepreneurship, or Strategy.
Focus: Organizational, behavioral, and strategic implications of AI.
Start Date: July 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities: The AI-Human Interface

Candidates are expected to move beyond using AI as a tool and instead treat AI as a social and organizational phenomenon.

Research Excellence: Develop a high-impact research program examining how AI influences firm capabilities, human-AI collaboration, or consumer decision-making.
Curriculum Innovation: Design and teach new courses such as The Strategic Management of AI, Generative AI in Business, or Ethical AI Governance.
Institutional Leadership: Contribute to HSB’s “Digital Transformation” initiative, positioning the school as a leader in the non-technical side of the AI revolution.
Cross-Disciplinary Service: Engage with the broader university and business community in Calgary to discuss the future of work and AI-enabled innovation.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

The “Strategic Thinker”: A PhD in a relevant management discipline (Marketing, Strategy, OB, etc.) completed or nearing completion.
Scholarly Wit: A strong research orientation with a trajectory toward (Assistant) or a proven record of (Associate) publications in FT50 or AJG 4/4* journals.
Pedagogical Grit: Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate and graduate (MBA/EMBA) levels, with a specific ability to teach AI concepts to business students.
Collaborative Spirit: A “collegial” approach to faculty life, contributing to the growth of the academic area and the school’s reputation.

Technical Insights: AI as an Organizational Phenomenon

This role focuses on the “Second Wave” of AI adoption—moving from automation to augmentation and strategic transformation.

Human-AI Collaboration: Research might explore “Algorithm Appreciation” vs. “Algorithm Aversion” in leadership decision-making.
Market Transformation: In Marketing, you might investigate how Generative AI shifts the “Customer Journey” or alters the nature of brand engagement.
The Productivity Paradox: In OBHR, the focus may be on how AI impacts worker autonomy, job design, and the psychological contract between employer and employee.

Diversity and Statistics at UCalgary

The University of Calgary and the Haskayne School of Business are dedicated to fostering an inclusive academic environment.

The Entrepreneurial Hub: UCalgary is Canada’s leader in start-up creation, providing a fertile ground for AI research that bridges the gap between the classroom and the tech sector.
Indigenous Strategy (ii’ taa’poh’to’p): The university works with 18 Elders to ensure Indigenous perspectives are integrated into the campus. For an AI researcher, this might involve exploring “Indigenous Data Sovereignty” or the ethical implications of AI on marginalized communities.
Global Standing: HSB is AACSB accredited and serves over 4,000 students, offering a massive network for research data collection and industry partnerships.
Calgary Context: Located in a city of leaders and innovators, HSB faculty benefit from close proximity to Canada’s energy and tech sectors, often collaborating on “Real-World” AI implementation challenges.

Job Description

Do you believe that the greatest challenge of the AI revolution isn’t the code, but the culture? The Haskayne School of Business is seeking two Professors in AI and Business to help us define the future of management. We aren’t looking for “coders”; we are looking for visionaries who can explain how AI changes what it means to lead, compete, and innovate. If you have the “grit” to tackle the tenure track and the “wit” to publish groundbreaking research on the strategic core of business, you belong at the University of Calgary.

In this role, you are a “Transformation Architect.” You understand that AI is not just a tool for efficiency, but a force that redefines market boundaries and human potential. Your goal is to provide “Excellence in Digital Scholarship,” ensuring our students are the most AI-literate business leaders in the global market. We look for “Integrity-first” academics who are collaborative, curious, and ready to contribute to Canada’s most enterprising university.

Joining UCalgary means joining a top-tier research institution in one of the world’s most livable cities. We offer a competitive, high-trust environment where your research into the organizational and ethical application of AI will have a global impact. If you are a scholar with a commitment to “Innovative Research and Responsible AI,” we invite you to apply and start something today at the University of Calgary.

University of Calgary: Daring to Imagine “Ahead of Tomorrow”

The University of Calgary (UCalgary) is defined by a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, audacity, and “can-do” Western energy. As one of Canada’s top five research universities, its mission—codified in the “Ahead of Tomorrow” strategic plan—is to tackle “wicked” societal challenges through transdisciplinary innovation. The workplace culture is rooted in collegiality and respect, emphasizing that “curiosity-driven investigation” thrives best in an inclusive environment. UCalgary moves with the speed of a startup but the responsibility of a public institution, fostering a “Living Lab” ecosystem where students and faculty are encouraged to be “pioneers at heart.”

The UCalgary footprint is a massive, multi-campus network that mirrors the diversity of the Alberta landscape:

Main Campus (NW Calgary): Spanning over 200 hectares, this is the university’s vibrant heart. It features the Taylor Family Digital Library, one of North America’s most technology-rich hubs, and the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, a pioneer in pedagogical research.
The Olympic Oval: A legacy of the 1988 Winter Games, this iconic facility is known for having the “Fastest Ice on Earth” and serves as a premier high-performance training center for athletes globally.
Foothills Campus: Located south of the main site, this is the epicenter of health innovation, home to the Cumming School of Medicine and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, adjacent to the Foothills Medical Centre.
Downtown Campus: Situated in the heart of Calgary’s business district, this campus connects the university with industry leaders, offering professional programs and hosting the Haskayne School of Business executive education.
Spy Hill Campus: Located in northwest Calgary, this campus supports specialized research and clinical training for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Working or studying here means being part of a top 100 global university for entrepreneurs. Whether you are engaging with Calgary’s business core or conducting genomics research, the experience is defined by the university’s commitment to “ii’ taa’poh’to’p”—its Indigenous Strategy—walking a parallel path toward truth and reconciliation while building a sustainable future.

To apply for this job please visit careers.ucalgary.ca.