A full-time position in Digital Marketing at Full professor Level - Research-Driven Profile

FACULTY POSITION

emlyon business school invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Digital Marketing, open at the Full Professor level, to begin in September 2027.

We are looking to recruit either:

• A candidate with a strong academic research profile , capable of publishing in top-tier journals and contributing to the school's international research visibility;
• A candidate with a hybrid profile , demonstrating a very good level in research mixed with a strong experience in innovative education , and real-world project-based teaching.

This position is part of emlyon's broader strategic ambition to combine academic excellence with impactful, hands‑on learning that is deeply connected to the business world and societal challenges.

YOUR ROLE AT EMLYON

The selected candidate will join the Department (*) of Marketing and will be affiliated with one or both of the associated research centers, depending on their research areas:

• The Lifestyle Research Centre ( )
• The MTCI Research Center ( )

A sensitivity to Artificial Intelligence in teaching and/or research is highly valued for this position. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Programme Grande École), masters and executive education level programs. Teaching needs cover, among others, digital marketing, marketing and AI, eCRM, new product development. Most courses will be taught on the Lyon campus , with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally.

CANDIDATE PROFILES - We Are Open to Different Strengths

As a senior Full Professor role, this position calls for candidates who are eager to collaborate with department members, comfortable working in an international environment, and enthusiastic about playing a mentoring role within a dynamic and growing team. We encourage applications from candidates who correspond to one of the following:

Research-Focused Profile

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a related discipline
• Proven publication record in top-tier journals ("e.g., FT list")
• Ability to mentor junior scholars, supervise doctoral students, and collaborate on funded research projects

Hybrid Profile

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a related discipline
• Balanced expertise in both research and pedagogical innovation
• Ability to create synergies between research, teaching, and practice
• Interest in making academic knowledge actionable in the classroom and beyond
• Interest in pedagogical innovation and contribution to program development
• Evidence of professional or academic dissemination (previous publications and pipeline)
• Ability to run projects with practical relevance, and/or to build and manage relationships with practitioners

Additional Requirements

Commitment to institutional service (program management, curriculum design, external representation)

Fluency in English required; knowledge of French is a plus but is not required.

Willingness to relocate to Lyon or surrounding area (relocation support provided)

The candidate will be expected to contribute to and will be 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 and teaching experience in English is required. Knowledge of French is a plus but is not required.

The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon 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 SCHOOL

Founded in 1872, emlyon business school is one of the oldest business schools in Europe. It belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by the triple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

emlyon business school welcomes 9,260 students from 130 nationalities across its three campuses in Lyon, Shanghai, and Paris. The School relies on a Faculty of 174 international professors and researchers, as well as a network of 220 academic partners, to deliver top-quality trainings recognized in the world's best rankings. It boasts a community of 48,000 alumni.

As a Mission‑driven company since 2021, emlyon business school cultivates the ability to drive change in resonance with the world by placing the hybridization of skills with social and environmental responsibility at the core of its training programs, supported by teaching methods that combine action and thinking. emlyon has endorsed the European Charter for researchers and is awarded HR excellence in research by the European Commission. The HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is available at the following link:

THE ENVIRONMENT

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