Dancap Private Equity Chair in Corporate Governance

Western University invites applications for the DANCAP Chair in Corporate Governance, a full-time endowed position jointly held between the DAN Department of Management and Organizational Studies and the Faculty of Law. This Chair is made possible through the generous support of the Dancap Private Equity Group, with the goal of advancing research and teaching in corporate governance.

We are seeking a scholar with a strong research record and a demonstrated or emerging international reputation in corporate governance. Applicants will be considered for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor (preferred) or Associate Professor, based on qualifications and experience at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will hold the DANCAP Chair for a renewable five-year term, with the appointment equally divided between the DAN Department and the Faculty of Law.

The DAN Department is an innovative and rapidly growing interdisciplinary unit within the Faculty of Social Science, with over 4,000 students enrolled. We have built a strong research reputation in corporate governance, finance, human resource management and organizational behaviour, and consumer behaviour. Learn more at www.dan.uwo.ca.

Western Law is a national leader in business law education and research. Our faculty engage deeply across disciplines and bring legal insight to business, technology, health, the environment, and global governance. We offer a rigorous and inclusive academic experience that equips students with the skills, perspective, and confidence to lead in a rapidly changing legal world. Learn more at www.law.uwo.ca.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate scholarly excellence, including publications in leading refereed journals. Candidates with strong empirical and analytical expertise are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active and high-impact research program;
• Compete successfully for external research funding;
• Teach corporate governance and related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Contribute to curriculum and program development; and
• Provide leadership in corporate governance initiatives across both academic units. 

Rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The preferred start date is July 1, 2026, though this is negotiable.

Application Process

Applicants are asked to submit a completed Application Form (available at http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf) along with the following materials:

• A cover letter identifying areas of interest in research and teaching, and experience with and commitment to institutional service;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Evidence of teaching performance;
• Up to three sample publications the candidate regards as representative of their research; and
• Names of three academic references. 

Applications should be submitted in one PDF file via email to gwood23@uwo.ca, with a copy to Janice Sutherland (jsutherl@uwo.ca). Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Informal inquiries may be directed to: 

• Professor Geoffrey Wood, Chair, DAN Department of Management and Organizational Studies – gwood23@uwo.ca
• Dean Mohamed F. Khimji, Faculty of Law – lawdean@uwo.ca 

We acknowledge that Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron peoples, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit) whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of our society.  

Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.  

 In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.   

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Janice Sutherland at jsutherl@uwo.ca.