Dalhousie University
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The Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University invites applications for a SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Business at the Ocean Climate Nexus.
The successful applicant will be appointed in a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in one of the eight departments in the Faculty based on disciplinary fit. The CRC will have the opportunity to collaborate with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster.
The Chair will be a leading scholar in a business or management discipline who will bring forward-thinking approaches to the study of the ocean economy in the context of a changing climate. This opportunity is open to a broad range of business disciplines. For example, the Chair might focus on one of the following areas: ocean technology entrepreneurship; the economic and social valuation of ocean-climate data; sustainable finance for climate adaptation; double-materiality; economic models of blue carbon credits; climate impacts on coastal, marine or eco-tourism; accountable, auditable carbon credit systems; decarbonized global supply chains; or persuasion & consumer behavior at the ocean-climate nexus, to name only a few.
The $40 billion ocean economy is an important contributor to Canada’s GDP. The Chair will have the opportunity to lead impactful research on the role of the ocean-climate nexus and associated socioeconomic opportunities and risks, including existing and new industries and entrepreneurial ventures, and their thoughtful adaptation of Canada’s ocean economy to a changing climate. Existing sectors of our ocean economy, such as tourism, marine transport, or fisheries, are especially vulnerable to increased instability and uncertainty caused by climate change. These challenges align with the UN Ocean Decade Vision 2030 Challenge 4 “develop a sustainable ocean economy”. The disciplines of business and management are uniquely positioned to develop climate-conscious solutions that foster economic growth, jobs, and ocean health.
Dalhousie University and the Faculty of Management are committed to the advancement of ocean and climate research. Dalhousie is home to the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), a transnational and interdisciplinary ocean research leader. The OFI houses the Transforming Climate Action (TCA) research program, a multinational investigation into the ocean’s role in climate change funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. The Chair will work closely with the TCA network. Several Faculty of Management research teams participate in OFI and/or TCA relevant research. Current ocean-climate related research in our Faculty includes the following topics: (i) the impacts of climate change on coastal economies and the tourism industry (ii) the use of climate evidence in policy making; (iii) ocean data collection, analytics, and use; (iv) sustainable supply chains; and (v) double materiality and the benefits of disclosure.
Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada, with more than 20,000 students, including 3,500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. It is located in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), the major centre in the scenic Atlantic region and a city widely known for its high quality of life. Further information about the Faculty and the university can be obtained at www.dal.ca/Management.The CRC program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e. the candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than ten (10) years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than ten (10) years from their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, including maternity leave, extended sick leave, etc.) may have their eligibility for a CRC Tier 2 assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please contact Dalhousie’s Office of Research Services and see the CRC website (www.chairs.gc.ca) for more information on eligibility.
Applicants must hold or be close to completion of a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant social science discipline. This position is designated to candidates who self-identify as women or members of another gender equity-seeking group.
Dalhousie recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur. Applicants are encouraged to include, in their cover letter, an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their record of research achievement.
The evaluation of applications will commence on March 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. It is anticipated that a nomination package will be submitted to the CRC program (no later than April 2026), and the position with Dalhousie will begin on or after July 1, 2025.
Persons wishing to be considered for this position should apply by clicking https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18121.
Please download and complete our CRC self ID form via the link: https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/dept/hr/Employment-Equity/SelfID-External-Questionnaire-CRC-Only.pdf. A complete application package includes this self-id form (upload as “Portfolio”), a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, two publications, and the names and contact information for three confidential referees.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan and the CRC program’s equity targets, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as women or members of another gender equity-seeking group. All such qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie recognizes that candidates may self-identify in more than one equity-deserving group, and in this spirit, encourages applications from candidates who, in addition to identifying as women or member of a gender equity-seeking group, also identity as Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
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