Assistant/Associate Professor Positions, Marketing Area

McMaster University

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Position Description

The DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Marketing Area. The positions will begin on July 01, 2024. Appointment rank (Assistant or Associate) will depend on qualifications and research records. Exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure may also be considered.

Successful candidates must have (or be very near completion of) a PhD in Marketing or closely related discipline by the time of appointment. We will consider soon-to-be PhD graduates as well as experienced PhD graduates. Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of a strong scholarly record of publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, or the potential to establish a strong scholarly record, and evidence of, or strong potential for, teaching excellence. For advanced candidates and Associate Professor candidates, we will look for demonstrated evidence of significant scholarship in the form of publications in top-tier peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Preference will be given to candidates who specialize in Marketing Analytics and Marketing Strategy.

Marketing Analytics: We are particularly interested in candidates in marketing or a related discipline with research expertise in AI, machine learning techniques, empirical studies on causal inference, or analytical modeling.

Marketing Strategy: We are seeking candidates with a research focus on, but not limited to, the field of innovation and new product development.

Successful candidates will be expected to conduct high-quality research with publications in top-tier marketing journals, actively pursue research grants, and have the ability and willingness to supervise graduate students. They will also be expected to contribute to the School’s undergraduate and graduate academic programs at both its Hamilton and Burlington locations through excellent teaching, course development, and student mentorship. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the School’s initiatives in the business and other external communities, and serve on School and University committees.

McMaster University was ranked 85th in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and recognized as Canada’s most research-intensive university – for both graduate students and faculty members – in the 2021 Research Infosource rankings. The AACSB-accredited DeGroote School of Business is one of six faculties at McMaster University, and we believe in experiential learning: complementing classroom studies with hands-on experience. The DeGroote School of Business strives to create a strong, supportive, and collegial research culture, building the research capacity of faculty and graduate students. Research resources available to successful candidates include access to multiple research centers and labs, widely used research databases as well as unique data archives.


Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process. Inquiries about the Diversity Survey may be directed to hr.empequity@mcmaster.ca.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean of Business at dsbeo@mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.


How to Apply

Please apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website: https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/, (Faculty Postings, Job #58150), addressing your application documents to:

Professor Mandeep Malik (malikm@mcmaster.ca), Area Chair, Marketing Area, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada LMS 4M4.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Ashish Pujari (pujarid@mcmaster.ca), Professor of Marketing, Marketing Area, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada LMS 4M4.

Please submit the following materials:

• Submit a letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae describing the impact that career interruptions have had on research productivity, if applicable (including a statement regarding Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status (see below))

• Research statement including a selection of research work (published articles or working papers)

• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (including evidence of teaching effectiveness)

• Submit a brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)

• Provide the names of at least three referees. Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage. The Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an online confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged 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 citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

• Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

• No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada