Dr. Adam Saifer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam Saifer is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and serves as co-director of the Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Research Network (PhiLab). His interdisciplinary research critically examines themes of capitalism, nation, and race, particularly as they pertain to organizational phenomena within the nonprofit philanthropic sector. Dr. Saifer's work emphasizes social economic justice and the importance of research partnerships with community-led organizations. His ongoing projects include exploring philanthropy’s role in a post-growth future and investigating the connections between institutional philanthropy and right-wing populism in Canada. Additionally, he addresses the social justice philanthropy’s neglect of aging issues.

Research Interests

Critical Philanthropy Studies Nonprofit Organizations Sustainable Community Development Critical Management Studies National Identity Cultural Production Racial Capitalism Critical Discourse Analysis

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia Okanagan • Kelowna, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in management with a focus on philanthropy and community engagement.

Courses

Environment, Society, Government Sustainability Business

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.