Assistant Professor in Marketing

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph seeks an Assistant Professor in Marketing for a tenure-track position in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. Candidates should hold or nearly complete a Ph.D. in marketing, with a strong research and teaching background. This role involves conducting research, teaching courses, and mentoring graduate students, contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Support for accommodations during recruitment

Qualifications

• Strong track record or potential for high-quality research.
• Pedagogical skills for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research for top-tier publications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively.
• Advise or collaborate with graduate students.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Marketing or related areas

Job description

Location:

Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Faculty, Librarian and Veterinarian

Division: Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics

Requisition ID: 1104

Position Title / Rank:

Assistant Professor in Marketing

Department:

Marketing and Consumer Studies

Position Description

The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure-track faculty position in marketing and consumer studies. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.

We encourage applications from excellent candidates in all research areas in marketing. Prospective applicants must hold or have nearly completed a Ph.D. in marketing or related areas. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong track record or clear potential to conduct high-quality research for top-tier publications. Additionally, candidates should possess the pedagogical skills required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively. Successful candidates are also expected to advise or collaborate with graduate students in the department’s Master and Doctoral programs.

The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies is a research-driven academic unit comprising 22 faculty members with diverse research interests across a broad range of marketing areas. We offer programs leading to degrees such as B. Comm in Marketing Management, B. Comm in Real Estate, MSc in Marketing and Consumer Studies, and a Ph.D. in Management with a marketing specialization.

The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is proud to deliver one of Ontario's largest undergraduate business programs, with over 4,000 students enrolled. We also offer diverse specialized programs in business and economics at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

The University of Guelph acknowledges the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Huron Wendat peoples. We respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbors and are committed to reconciliation, guided by the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.

Located about an hour west of Toronto, Guelph is a city of approximately 144,000 people. The university is a top-ranked institution in Canada with over 30,000 students and more than 40 academic units, dedicated to research, teaching, and social responsibility.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, apply via the internal Career Page. Assessment begins March 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates should create an account at https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and submit a single PDF including:

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• Research and Teaching Statements

Shortlisted candidates will need to arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair of the Department.

Address for Applications

Dr. Yuanfang Lin
Acting Chair
Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Questions can be directed to Dr. Yuanfang Lin via email: [e-mail]

Important Dates

Posted: January 30, 2025

Deadline: February 28, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found

Additional Information

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA). The university is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The university recognizes diverse career paths and encourages applicants to disclose circumstances that may have affected their achievements, with assurances of confidentiality and non-discrimination.

For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674 or email [e-mail].