Position Description

Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Tyndale University, a Christian liberal arts university located in Toronto, Canada, invites applications for the endowed Van Norman Chair of Business. This a tenure-track position in business to begin July 1, 2025. While the search is open to any rank, the search committee especially encourages applications from those who currently hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to serve the Tyndale community through committee assignments, to regularly engage in scholarly research, and to teach a 3/3 course load across two 13-week semesters. This position will involve providing leadership to the Business program, developing relationships with local businesses, and teaching introductory and upper-level courses in his or her area of expertise that serve the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Applicants should have strong commitment to the liberal arts, faith integration, and student transformation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• PhD or DBA in an area related to business (e.g., Marketing, Finance, Accounting, etc.); 
• Evidence of capacity for scholarly research; 
• Demonstrated commitment to the integration of faith and learning. 
• Candidates with a Master’s degree and significant business experience will also be considered.

Salary Range: ​$66,000 to $106,000, commensurate with experience

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications for the position
• A CV with contact information for three references
• A short (approximately 300 words) essay describing your Christian faith.

Additional documents may be requested once the initial screening is complete.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. While all qualified candidates will be considered, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The successful candidate will agree to Tyndale University’s Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.

Questions about this position can be addressed to Dr. Paul Franks, VP Academic and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, at pfranks@tyndale.ca.

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.