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

FACULTY POSITION

emlyon business schoolinvites applications for afull-time faculty positioninDigital Marketing open at the Full Professor level to begin inSeptember 2027.

We are looking to recruit either:

• A candidate with astrong academic research profile capable of publishing in top-tier journals and contributing to the schools international research visibility;
  or
• A candidate with ahybrid profile demonstrating a very good level in research mixed with a strong experience in innovative education andreal-world project-based teaching.

This position is part of emlyons broader strategic ambition to combineacademic excellencewithimpactful hands-on learningthat is deeply connected to the business world and societal challenges.

YOUR ROLE AT EMLYON

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

• The Lifestyle Research Centre( MTCI Research Center ( 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 theLyon 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:

  1. Research-Focused Profile

  • Ph.D. inMarketingor 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

  2. Hybrid Profile

  • Ph.D. inMarketingor 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 toLyon 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 9260 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 worlds best rankings. It boasts a community of 48000 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: ENVIRONMENT

  emlyon business schoolis at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research teams in engineering computer science natural sciences social sciences and the humanities (see: is the second largest city in France with a long entrepreneurship tradition and a solid digital industry.

  Further information

  • About emlyon business school: APPLICATION SHOULD CONSIST OF:
    • A cover letter including the motivation to joinemlyon business school
    • An up-to-date curriculum vitae
    • A research statement
    • A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations where available)
    • A list of papers under review or in progress
    • Two references/names with contact information

    Possible questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Karine RAIES chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school:

    All application materials should be submitted in English via this website page. The application materials will not be returned.

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS

    emlyon business school complies with the Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles as stated in the European Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers.

    The selection committee is appointed by the Head of department and composed of three to eight professors ensuring a balanced representation of gender national origin and professor grades.

    Pre-selection step: the selection committee reviews all the applications to short-list the candidates who meet the most criteria as described in the candidates characteristics.

    Short-listed candidates are invited to a recruitment day (held by videoconference in most cases) with

    a) a job talk presentation

    b) one-on-one interviews with committee members.

    Each permanent professor attending the job talk completes an assessment grid and the results are aggregated to identify the top one and top two applicants.

    Finalists are interviewed by the Dean for Faculty & Research and/or the Associate Dean for final decision is communicated by the Dean for Faculty & Research.

    SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01/12/2026

    emlyon reserves the right to consider applications submitted after the deadline.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    (*)The Marketing Department is one of the largest and most diverse departments at emlyon business school bringing together 30 permanent faculty members from 14 nationalities with research backgrounds spanning marketing sociology psychology statistics and management sciences. The departments research activity is structured around two centers: the Lifestyle Research Centre which explores evolving consumption practices and lifestyle dynamics and the MTCI Marketing Technology and Customer Insight Research Center dedicated to the intersections of technology data and consumer behavior. Faculty members publish in top-tier journals and engage with key contemporary challenges including the transformation of marketing practice through artificial intelligence and the development of responsible positive-impact marketing approaches. Teaching spans all program levels BBA Grande École Masters and Executive Education and covers a broad range of topics from consumer behavior and brand strategy to digital marketing eCRM and AI-driven decision-making.