The Department of Marketing, Business Economics, and Law at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta is inviting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Marketing, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PhD program in marketing, with demonstrated potential to publish top-level research and achieve teaching excellence; candidates who are close to PhD completion may be considered; however, the appointment will be contingent upon the completion of the PhD by an agreed-upon date. Appointments at a more senior level may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.

A research focus on consumer behavior, some knowledge of the human-technology interface, and/or familiarity with modern analytical techniques (including AI, machine learning, etc.) is considered an asset.

Successful candidates will conduct research directed at top-tier marketing journals, take advantage of external research funding opportunities, teach in undergraduate, masters and PhD programs, supervise graduate students, and contribute to academic service commensurate with the level of appointment. The Alberta School of Business has an energetic PhD program and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in its continuing success and development. Proficiency in English is required.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions in business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, the Alberta School of Business is one of the largest business schools in Canada with over 70 faculty members, 3000+ undergraduate students, and 950 students in our Masters and PhD programs. Since 1916, the innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of the School’s more than 31,000 alumni have strengthened businesses and communities worldwide. Our vision is simple, yet powerful: To develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the World. Our mission is to excel and lead through research, teaching and external engagement.

For more information about the School, please visit our web site at www.business.ualberta.ca and for more information about the Department of Marketing, Business Economics & Law, please see https://www.ualberta.ca/marketing-business-economics-law/index.html.

Located in Western Canada, the province of Alberta boasts diverse landscapes from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to wide open prairies and blue skies. The University of Alberta is situated in the provincial capital of Edmonton. This city is a vibrant multi-cultural center with over one million people that offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, year-round festivals, reliable public transportation and ample recreation opportunities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and is competitive with similar research-focused business schools in North America.

Application Instructions

Please click “Apply Now” and submit the following documents in one PDF file. Applications should include:

• Curriculum vitae,
• Samples of research,
• Any available teaching ratings,
• Names of three referees who have been asked to send confidential letters of assessment.
  • Please arrange to have these letters of assessment sent directly to us noting your application. Please have them sent by email to Dr. Paul Messinger, Department Chair, Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta. Email: [email protected].

As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please select the appropriate answer identifying if you are a Canadian Citizen/Permanent resident on the application page.