Marketing – Associate/Assistant Professor

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics (Lazaridis School) at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the Associate/Assistant Professor level in the Marketing area, commencing either January 1, 2022 or later. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications for this position includes a Ph.D. in Marketing completed not more than 5 years prior to the date of appointment. We invite applicants with research and teaching interests in any aspect of Marketing with a preference for Strategy and Innovation. The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Have a record of research excellence and tangible plans to maintain a productive research agenda that complements the profile of our Marketing Area
  • Have a record of effective teaching and supervision. A successful candidate will be able teach in the undergraduate, MBA, and MSc./PhD. programmes
  • Have a record of service to the university and the profession.

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics has over 150 full-time faculty and more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students on campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, and a location in Toronto, Ontario. With a mission to achieve excellence in management education, the school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Honours BBA, MBA, MFin, MMA and PhD. Laurier’s undergraduate and graduate business programs are AACSB accredited. For more information, please visit http://www.wlu.ca/lazaridisschool.

Waterloo, Ontario is a highly innovative and dynamic region. It is the home to a number of leading high technology firms, insurance companies and educational/research institutions (e.g. University of Waterloo, the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics).

The Lazaridis School of Business & Economics is also home to the Lazaridis Institute, which helps Canadian technology companies reach their next level of growth through world-class programs; leading-edge research in innovation, management and disruption in the tech ecosystem; and the connection of international research, best practices in global scaling, and curriculum. http://www.lazaridisinstitute.ca.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should send a CV, a summary of teaching experience and interest (including evidence of teaching effectiveness and a teaching dossier) and the names and contact information for three academic references. Electronic applications are strongly encouraged and all applications must include the Position Number 2021-02.

Dr. Robert Mathieu
Associate Dean of Business: Faculty Development & Research
Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5
Email: MKTPTAC@wlu.ca

Electronic applications quoting Position Number 2021-02 are encouraged.
Deadline for applications is June 18, 2021.

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applicants from qualified members of the equity-seeking groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at mireland@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated 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 citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Michael Lisetto-Smith, Senior Administrative Officer (mlisettosmith@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html.

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Michael Lisetto-Smith, Senior Administrative Officer (mlisettosmith@wlu.ca),

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