Tenure-Track Position in Marketing

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Tenure-Track Position in Marketing

Desautels Faculty of Management

McGill University

Position Summary

McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management invites applications for one Assistant /Advanced Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the Marketing Area. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027. Candidates must have (or be near completion of) a Ph.D. in August 2027. The position is open to candidates in any area of specialization in marketing. We have a particular interest in candidates with research and teaching focus in the faculty priority areas of Innovation, Analytics, AI & Advanced Digital Technologies, Sustainability, or Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; however, all research areas are welcome.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to advance a cutting-edge, compelling, and impactful research agenda. The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching, an experience-appropriate record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, and clear promise of conducting innovative and important research publishable in the top journals in marketing such as those listed on the Desautels 22. Successful candidates are also expected to work with doctoral students, to teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and contribute to the administration of the Area and Faculty. McGill University is an English-language university where teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing; but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable.

McGill University

McGill is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with a strong emphasis on scholarly activities and groundbreaking research across various disciplines and is consistently ranked as one of the top universities, both nationally and internationally. Located in downtown Montreal, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management brings together a diverse community of scholars whose expertise contributes to a dynamic and collaborative academic environment. The faculty offers a personalized and experiential approach to education, emphasizing responsible management by applying interdisciplinary, integrated, and globally minded perspectives to teaching, research, and partnerships.

Faculty members in the Marketing Area conduct research with a variety of approaches both behavioral and quantitative. Professors have diverse backgrounds and enjoy a high level of independence in their research and teaching endeavors. McGill’s emphasis is on research quality, innovation, and impact. Montreal is a vibrant, multilingual city that blends rich history with modern innovation, making it an ideal place to live and work. With its safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, excellent public transit, and year-round activities, it’s a welcoming environment for individuals and families. From world-class culture and cuisine to thriving industries and diverse communities, Montreal offers a dynamic lifestyle that’s both enriching and accessible.

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Compensation levels, teaching load, research funding, and travel support are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application process and deadline

These materials must be submitted through Workday (all in the same section as you submit your CV):

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of current and prospective research

• When applicable, evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Sample research paper/s

Additionally, three letters of reference should be sent via email to [email protected].

All application materials should be submitted electronically by 5 pm (Eastern Time: US & Canada) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 and only complete submissions will be reviewed thereafter. The hiring process including the review of application materials, interviews and campus visits with short-listed candidates will be ongoing until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty in the final round of interviews should expect to interview (if health and safety standards allow it) in person in Montreal.

Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to [email protected]

The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:

Ashesh Mukherjee, Area Director (Marketing)

Desautels Faculty of Management McGill University

1001 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.