Concordia University

Canada

Assistant

  • POSTED ON
    October 13, 2021
  • PRIORITY DATE
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  • FINAL DATE
    October 22, 2021

Job title: Assistant Professor, Marketing
Position code: 20_T_MARK_M
Date posted: October 5, 2021
Application deadline: October 22, 2021
Advertised until: Position is filled

Position description

This is a tenure-track position in the Department of Marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor. Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution.

Qualifications and assets

Candidates must have completed their PhD or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer-assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate their ability to contribute to the field of marketing, and more specifically, to areas related to marketing analytics (e.g., statistical modelling, data mining, big data). In addition, they should possess the capacity to teach in such areas. Qualified candidates trained in quantitative research methods are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Applications should consist of:

  • a cover letter that should include (but is not limited to):
    • the job title, the position code (20_T_MARK_M), and reasons why you are a good fit for this position
    • a summary of your research accomplishments and interests, teaching experience and/or interests, and service/volunteer experience
    • a brief statement of inclusion as requested in the paragraph below
  • a detailed curriculum vitae
  • a statement of research
  • a statement of teaching
  • three letters of reference (or if unavailable, a list of three references and their contact information with the expectation that the letters of reference will be provided shortly)
  • recent teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • sample(s) of research papers

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:

  • teaching about underrepresented populations
  • mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
  • committee work
  • offering or organizing educational programming
  • participation in training and workshops

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Applications must be submitted electronically to Dr. Darlene Walsh, Chair, Department of Marketing, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, at TTHiring.marketing@concordia.ca by October 22, 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2022.

Adaptive measures

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514-848-2424, extension 4323.