National University of Ireland Galway

Professor of Marketing and Digitalisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) is counted among the Top 300 universities in the world according to the most prestigious rankings, positioned in the top 2% globally. Inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university, NUI Galway is one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. The campus community includes over 21,000 students and staff and 110,000 alumni located in over 100 countries across the world. 

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway is a vibrant, dynamic and world-leading school.  Energised by its regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is a globally-engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business.   

The School has successfully attained AACSB and AMBA accreditation as well as EFMD programme accreditation. The School has 2,800 students, over 120 faculty, research and professional services staff, and over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

The School’s new Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is centred around four key strategic priority areas of research and impact, teaching and learning, external engagement and internationalisation. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics champions core values of respect, excellence, openness and sustainability. Its vision for the next four years is to make a global impact for the public good by addressing grand challenges through its teaching, research and influence on public policy.  

As part of the School’s new strategic plan, the School has recently announced a significant investment plan including the addition of 16 new academic positions across the School’s five disciplines.  The School is committed to attracting, retaining and developing globally talented academic staff in areas aligned with its strategic priorities.  

As part of the School’s investment plan, applications are now invited for the post of Professor of Marketing and Digitalisation in the Discipline of Marketing.  

Our research environment and range of collaborative projects and activities serve to elevate members’ research skills and knowledge to contribute innovative and impactful ideas to the marketing field.

The Professor of Marketing and Digitalisation will be expected to:

• Add substantially to the research profile of the Marketing Discipline, School, and College
• Deliver academic leadership, a substantial and continuing programme of research published in high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals
• Develop and teach courses or learning programmes for students at all levels
• Employ technology to improve student learning and enhance the student experience
• Forge strong partnerships across subject areas and disciplines amongst colleagues and doctoral students
• Direct and foster research funding applications
• Provide leadership and guidance within the Discipline, School, College, and University
• Expand the Discipline’s contribution to industry and public sector bodies
• Drive new initiatives to advance the School’s development in executive education
• Engage externally with the local business community, networks, and public organisations
• Advance the international profile of the Discipline, School, and College

For more information and Application Form please see website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/cairnes/jobs  

Closing date: Thursday, 6^th January 2022.  

Requirements

The Professor of Marketing and Digitalisation will be expected to:

• Add substantially to the research profile of the Marketing Discipline, School, and College
• Deliver academic leadership, a substantial and continuing programme of research published in high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals
• Develop and teach courses or learning programmes for students at all levels
• Employ technology to improve student learning and enhance the student experience
• Forge strong partnerships across subject areas and disciplines amongst colleagues and doctoral students
• Direct and foster research funding applications
• Provide leadership and guidance within the Discipline, School, College, and University
• Expand the Discipline’s contribution to industry and public sector bodies
• Drive new initiatives to advance the School’s development in executive education
• Engage externally with the local business community, networks, and public organisations
• Advance the international profile of the Discipline, School, and College