THE POSITION

emlyon business school is looking for a Marketing professor, specialized in one or more of the following areas: digital marketing, AI in marketing, luxury marketing, strategic marketing, marketing research, consumer intelligence, new product development, pricing, communication, go to market, retail marketing, marketing ethics, etc. 

The selected candidate is willing to contribute to and participate in collaborative research projects and associated 
teaching on these marketing topics with other members of the Marketing Department and the school research centers.

Applications are invited at Assistant Professor level – primary focus on research – beginning full time in September 2022 in Lyon / Ecully campus, with possible travels to the other French campuses (Paris, Saint- Étienne).

THE SCHOOL
emlyon business school, one of the leading French Grandes Écoles in Management, has consistently been ranked among the top European Business Schools. It holds a triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA) and offers a wide range of programs including a BBA, MSc in Management, Specialized Master’s degrees, MBA, DBA, PhD, as well as open and tailor-made executive programs. emlyon business school is ranked among the top 100 best universities and business schools of the world, in the latest Shanghai ranking. In the Management category, the school reaches the top 3 of best French business schools. 


World-class institution, emlyon welcomes in its Faculty 170 highly qualified professors whose research inform the scientific conversation as well as the economic and social debates. These professors share and diffuse their knowledge and expertise with all our participants via innovative pedagogical designs. The school counts seven campuses around the world: Lyon, Saint-Étienne, Paris, Casablanca, Shanghai, Bhubaneswar and Mumbai. 


THE ENVIRONMENT
emlyon business school is at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research teams in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities (see: https://www.onlylyon.com/en)

Lyon is the second largest city in France, with a long tradition in entrepreneurship and with a strong digital industry. 

Further information

JOB REQUIREMENT

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • PhD / doctorate degree in Marketing or related area 
  • a strong research orientation and publication pipeline, with an ambition to publish in the top management journals in their respective research field (e.g., FT list)
  • experience of teaching in English at different levels (e.g., undergraduate and/or masters)
  • ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical relevance and to build and manage relationships with practitioners (e.g., company-oriented research projects)
  • desire to collaborate in a collegial and dynamic teaching and research team
  • willingness to travel among our other French campuses (Paris, Saint- Étienne)

The candidate will be expected to contribute to and is regularly evaluated based on three areas of activities: (1) research performance, 2) teaching and student supervision, and (3) institutional service (e.g., administration, service in committees, representation of the school in the media and events). 


We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds (gender, ethnic background, nationality) to apply.


Fluency in English is required. Speaking French is not a requirement but holding French basic notions will be an asset. For non-French professors basic language support is offered at emlyon.


The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon business school has set-up a relocation policy to support the moving process.


Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

THE APPLICATION SHOULD CONSIST OF

  • A cover letter including motivation to join emlyon business school 
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae
  • A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations)
  • A research statement (with publication pipeline overview)
  • Reference letters from two referees


Possible questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Monica GROSSO, Coordinator of the Marketing Disciplinary Group at emlyon business school: [email protected]

Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position has been filled.

All application materials should be submitted in English, via this website page. The application materials will not be returned.