Farnaz Ghaedipour
School of Human Resource Management
Assistant Professor
Office: Atkinson College, 048 F
Email: nazg@yorku.ca
Farnaz (Naz) Ghaedipour is an assistant professor at York University’s School of Human Resource Management in Toronto. Her research examines how technological shifts—such as the rise of artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and the gig economy—intersect with cultural ideals of work, from authenticity and passion to entrepreneurialism, reshaping both the structure and experience of modern labor.
Drawing on qualitative and ethnographic methods, Naz explores work as a deeply embedded social phenomenon, complementing interviews and observations with archival and digital data. Her research spans diverse occupational groups, from Instagram content creators and journalists to Upwork freelancers, software engineers, and graphic designers.
Before joining York University, she was a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering, working at the Centre for Work, Technology, and Organization. She earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from McMaster University in 2022.
Her research has been published in the Journal of Management Studies and Academy of Management Proceedings. In 2022, she was a finalist in the INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition. She has also received awards from the Academy of Management (AOM), as well as funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS).
She has taught courses on negotiation, effective team management, organizational behavior, and strategic human resource management.
Outside academia, she practices Muay Thai and yoga and enjoys stand-up comedy.
Degrees
PhD, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, McMaster UniversityMBA, K.N. Toosi University of Technology
BS, Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Research Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | AP/HRM4495 3.0 | A | Managing Teams | LECT |
| Fall 2025 | AP/HRM4495 3.0 | B | Managing Teams | LECT |
| Fall 2025 | AP/HRM4430 3.0 | A | Career Management | LECT |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | AP/HRM4430 3.0 | M | Career Management | BLEN |
| Winter 2026 | AP/HRM4430 3.0 | N | Career Management | BLEN |
Farnaz (Naz) Ghaedipour is an assistant professor at York University’s School of Human Resource Management in Toronto. Her research examines how technological shifts—such as the rise of artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and the gig economy—intersect with cultural ideals of work, from authenticity and passion to entrepreneurialism, reshaping both the structure and experience of modern labor.
Drawing on qualitative and ethnographic methods, Naz explores work as a deeply embedded social phenomenon, complementing interviews and observations with archival and digital data. Her research spans diverse occupational groups, from Instagram content creators and journalists to Upwork freelancers, software engineers, and graphic designers.
Before joining York University, she was a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering, working at the Centre for Work, Technology, and Organization. She earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from McMaster University in 2022.
Her research has been published in the Journal of Management Studies and Academy of Management Proceedings. In 2022, she was a finalist in the INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition. She has also received awards from the Academy of Management (AOM), as well as funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS).
She has taught courses on negotiation, effective team management, organizational behavior, and strategic human resource management.
Outside academia, she practices Muay Thai and yoga and enjoys stand-up comedy.
Degrees
PhD, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, McMaster UniversityMBA, K.N. Toosi University of Technology
BS, Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Research Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | AP/HRM4495 3.0 | A | Managing Teams | LECT |
| Fall 2025 | AP/HRM4495 3.0 | B | Managing Teams | LECT |
| Fall 2025 | AP/HRM4430 3.0 | A | Career Management | LECT |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | AP/HRM4430 3.0 | M | Career Management | BLEN |
| Winter 2026 | AP/HRM4430 3.0 | N | Career Management | BLEN |
