John F. Wood Chair in Entrepreneurship

Position Title / Rank: John F. Wood Chair in Entrepreneurship, Department of Management / Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor 

Position Description:

The Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites internal applications for a tenured/tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level who will become the named John F. Wood Chair in Entrepreneurship.   This position will be housed in the Department of Management and will contribute to the culture and programming of the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise. 

The position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses and developing courses in entrepreneurship and innovation.  The successful applicant will conduct research that builds upon their existing strong publishing record in entrepreneurship.  Responsibilities will also include assisting with academic programs in Entrepreneurship, supporting co-curricular seminars and workshops to inspire faculty and students in various aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation commercialization, mentoring students in curricular and co-curricular initiatives, supervising students in the area, and contributing to the academic responsibilities of the department, the college, and the university.  This person will be responsible for contributing to the success and visibility of the John F. Wood Centre.  

Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Entrepreneurship or a related field and demonstrated academic excellence.  Candidates will have a sustained record of publishing in Entrepreneurship and related areas within high-quality journals.  Preference will be given to applicants who have a track record of effective teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs and supervision of graduate students.  We are particularly interested in candidates whose research connects theory with practice and produces impact on both practice and the development of theory. We are respectful of different approaches and perspectives in meeting these objectives.  We are looking for a scholar whose academic work has made an impact. The candidate should be a team player with a proven record of building relationships with faculty, students, administration, and with our academic and professional communities.

The John F. Wood Centre, housed within the Lang School of Business and Economics, supports innovative and entrepreneurial-minded students at the University of Guelph. Students in all disciplines - whether at the undergraduate or graduate level, in arts, engineering, science, business, or beyond - can access experiential learning opportunities, mentorship, and venture support to help develop their ideas and skills.

The Department of Management comprises 34 faculty members and is responsible for three majors in the Bachelor of Commerce program: Accounting, Management, and Sports Management. The Department offers a Master of Professional Accounting, MSc in Management, Master of Project Management, and an undergraduate leadership certificate. It contributes to Lang’s MBA, MA in Leadership, and PhD in Management. Faculty members are committed to Lang’s vision of ‘business as a force for good’® and take a sustainable approach to organizational success through teaching and research in accounting, business policy/strategy, corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, financial management, human resource management, leadership, organizational behaviour, sport management, and project management. Further information about Lang and the Department is available at www.business.uoguelph.ca/.

The Department of Management is an integral part of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics (Guelph’s Business School). Formed in 2006, the Lang School is one of the youngest colleges at the University of Guelph, but it delivers one of the largest undergraduate business programs in Ontario, with over 3,800 students currently enrolled. Our School provides a learning environment that encourages critical reflection, personal growth, and promotes traditional and emerging themes of management and economics. We offer a wide range of specialized programs in business and economics across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 144,000 people, located about an hour's drive west of Toronto, Ontario. The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrollment of about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our university community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

University of Guelph employees must apply on the Internal Career Page to be considerred as an internal applicant.  SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com).

Assessment of applications will begin on December 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) a statement of research (2-page max), teaching (2-page max), and service interests (2-page max) related to the Wood Chair position. Applications should be sent to the attention of:

Mark Holmes

Chair

Department of Management

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Email: mholme07@uoguelph.ca

All qualified internal applicants are encouraged to apply.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process.  If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph acknowledges the Attawandaron people on whose traditional territory the University of Guelph resides and offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

Date Posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 12/15/2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA). 

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.” 

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. 

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Lorraine Hammond at lch@uoguelph.ca.