Academy of Marketing Science

Management and Organizational Studies (MOS) is an innovative and rapidly expanding interdisciplinary undergraduate program in the Faculty of Social Science (FSS) at The University of Western Ontario (UWO) with over 2,400 students enrolled. This unique program combines management studies with a strong foundation in the social sciences, and candidates demonstrating a commitment to working in an interdisciplinary environment will be preferred. FSS is the largest faculty at UWO with over 6000 undergraduates and 400 graduate students enrolled, and it is one of the largest and top-ranked social science faculties in Canada. Over a third of all FSS students are enrolled in the undergraduate MOS Program, and plans to offer a graduate program are currently under development.

Applications are invited for a tenure-track full time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Marketing (Consumer Behavior). Candidates for this position must have a PhD (or expected completion in 2010) in Marketing or a related area, and have a research program that is focused primarily on consumer behavior topics. Applicants must possess a strong record of scholarly research and publications, and evidence of excellent teaching ability, or evidence of potential in these areas (e.g., a stream of work-in-progress that has the potential to yield publications in leading refereed journals). The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong research program, teach undergraduate courses in Marketing and Consumer Behavior topics, and contribute to ongoing curriculum and program development.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with previous performance, qualifications and experience in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The appointment is effective July 1, 2010.

Applicants can learn more about the MOS Program at www.mos.uwo.ca. The University of Western Ontario is among the top-ranked research intensive universities in Canada. It is located in London, Ontario, a highly affordable and family friendly city of approximately 350,000. London is situated approximately half-way between Toronto and Detroit with excellent access to these centers by car, train, or air. It is also within a 45 minute drive to the beaches of Lake Erie and Lake Huron.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, appropriate evidence of research and teaching performance, and three academic letters of reference to: Professor Mitch Rothstein, Director, Aubrey Dan Program in Management and Organizational Studies, The University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, Social Science Centre, Room 3208, London, Ontario, N6A 5C2. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2009 or thereafter until the position is filled. Files will be reviewed prior to the deadline.

Position subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.

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