Assistant Professor LTA Entrepreneurship

Assistant Professor (Entrepreneurship)

Department of Management Schwartz School of Business

Limited Term Appointment

The Department of Management in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business invites applications for a Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Management. This position is a sabbatical replacement for 9 months from August 17 2026 - May 14 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver courses in entrepreneurship and management.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Candidates will be considered based on their combination of education and relevant work experience. Applicants should possess a graduate degree ideally a PhD (or near completion). Recent teaching or relevant industry experience will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be foremost a skilled teacher who is committed to excelling in an undergraduate experiential learning environment. The Department is also seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFXs priorities of equity diversity and inclusion with preference given to candidates of diverse backgrounds who can bring their perspectives and lived experiences to this position.

About the Department of Management at Schwartz

The Department of Management is one of the three departments at the Gerald Schwartz School of Business which offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with several degree streams post-baccalaureate diplomas in various business-related subjects a five-year two-degree Entrepreneurship and Human Nutrition pathway and co-op degree options. The Department of Management consists of faculty members who research and teach courses in the areas of Entrepreneurship International Business and Management & Leadership. Our historic residential campus is home to a population of around 5000 students approximately one-in-five of whom are in a Business program.

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide a cover letter curriculum vitae a statement of teaching interests (max 500 words) evidence of teaching effectiveness a statement indicating how the candidate would contribute to equity diversity and inclusion (max 500 words) and the names and contact information of three references. Consideration of applications will commence on January 19th 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send applications to:

Dr. Opal Leung

Department of Management

Gerald Schwartz School of Business

St. Francis Xavier University

e-mail:

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at or .

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853 St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of todays undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching exceptional hands-on research opportunities and global exchanges -- all within Canadas most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life determined to make a positive impact on the world.

The 2026 Macleans annual university rankings put StFX #1 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate more visit

About Antigonish Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music performing arts visual arts and crafts and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1