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Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Marketing (2 Positions)
Faculty/Academic Area: Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Department: Business - Marketing
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 8432
Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
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The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics (Lazaridis School) at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for two tenure-stream faculty positions at the Assistant level in the Marketing area, commencing July 1, 2025. Successful candidates will be expected to publish in top tier journals in the field of Marketing. These two positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in Marketing by the date of appointment or reasonably thereafter. This will be an entry level position and only those who completed their PhDs in 2022 or thereafter will be considered. We are seeking applicants for the two tenure-track positions with preference for those with research expertise in quantitative (data analytics, empirical modelling, etc.) or qualitative methodologies and whose research / teaching interests include, but are not limited to Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, Brand Management, Service Marketing, Digital Marketing and Sales.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and maintain a productive research agenda that complements the profile of our Marketing Area.
- Provide effective teaching to undergraduate and MBA students, and potentially, in the PhD and MSc programs.
- Actively participate in service to the university and the profession.
The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics has over 150 full-time faculty and more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students on campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, and a location in Toronto, Ontario. With a mission to achieve excellence in management education, the school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Honours BBA, MBA, MFin, MMA and PhD. Laurier’s undergraduate and graduate business programs are AACSB accredited. For more information, please visit http://www.wlu.ca/lazaridisschool .
Waterloo, Ontario is a highly innovative and dynamic region. It is the home to a number of leading high technology firms, insurance companies and educational/research institutions (e.g. University of Waterloo, the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics).
The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics is also home to the Lazaridis Institute, which helps Canadian technology companies reach their next level of growth through world-class programs; leading-edge research in innovation, management and disruption in the tech ecosystem; and the connection of international research, best practices in global scaling, and curriculum. http://www.lazaridisinstitute.ca
Applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, copies of publications, a statement of current and prospective research interests, a statement regarding teaching experience and interests (eg. Evaluations, Teaching Dossier) and should arrange for at least three academic referees to submit reference letters to mktptac@wlu.ca . All applications must include the Position Number MKT TT 24-10, and should be addressed to:
Professor Ling Chu
Associate Dean of Business: Faculty Development & Research
Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Deadline for applications is August 10, 2024
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applicants from qualified members of the equity-seeking groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at mireland@wlu.ca . Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca .
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines.
The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a CV and letter of introduction will be required in electronic form.
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