KBS-160-23 - Professor of Marketing

View All VacanciesProfessor of MarketingKent Business SchoolLocation: CanterburySalary: 
71,816 to 108,739
per annum
Grade: Professorial Pay Scale - ­Adjusted ScalePost Type: Full TimeContract Type:Permanent
Release Date: 
Thursday 20 April 2023
Closing Date: 
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 31 May 2023

 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference: KBS-160-23Education and Research (E&R)Kent Business School is seeking to appoint a Professor of Marketing to join the Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business. We welcome applications from senior academics with a proven and sustained track record of publication in internationally and world-leading rated journals as well as experience in leading externally funded research programmes and/or centres. Although all cognate areas of Marketing will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants with research expertise in areas that the Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business is looking to grow.While the post will be based at Canterbury, the successful candidate may be expected to take up teaching and other responsibilities at the University’s other campuses, study centres and off campus for the delivery of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, and international MSc programmes.As Professor you will:provide leadership and contribute to the management of the School; offer guidance, support and mentoring to junior members of staff.engage in high-quality and impactful research at acceptable levels of volume and excellence.provide academic leadership in the design and delivery of innovative and high-quality teaching programmes.To be successful in this role, you will have:specialism and research reputation in any area of marketing but specialist knowledge in any of the following areas would be desirable: New Product Marketing, New Product Development, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, the Digital Consumer, Services Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Analyticswillingness to contribute to a cohesive and supportive corporate culture and a collegiate work environmentKent Business School is an international Business School, with a global reputation for delivering research and teaching excellence. We are proud to be part of a selection of global business schools worldwide to hold triple-accredited status (ACCSB, EQUIS and AMBA) and one of the leading Universities in the UK for academic research and business engagement (gained the Small Business Charter Award in 2018).As a dual-intensive Business School, our distinctiveness comes from a forward-thinking approach to business education. We place sustainable innovation at the heart of our educational outlook, underpinned by world-class research. We are interdisciplinary by nature, bringing innovative solutions to real world issues. We are integrated into the local business community as a hub for knowledge creation and exchange. We are proud that our industry collaborations and global partnerships benefit students, businesses and the community.Interviews are to be held: tbcPlease see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on ##### quoting ref number: KBS-160-23For informal discussion only, please contact Professor Marian Garcia, Dean of Kent Business School (#####). You may also contact Professor George Saridakis, Head of Department for Marketing, Entrepreneurship and international Business (#####) Further details:   Job DescriptionAdditional InformationPlease note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.