Assistant Professor in Consumer Behavior
Join The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as an Assistant Professor in Consumer Behavior to lead cutting-edge research and teaching in marketing.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in Marketing or a related field, a proven track record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals, and a passion for teaching and mentoring students in consumer behavior.
Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Consumer Behavior within the Department of Management and Marketing. This role focuses on advancing scholarly research, supervising graduate students, securing external research grants, and delivering undergraduate/postgraduate courses. The successful candidate will contribute to PolyU’s vibrant research community, known for its publications in top-tier marketing journals such as *Journal of Consumer Research* and *Marketing Science*. The position emphasizes a strong research orientation and the potential to publish high-impact work, aligning with the university’s commitment to excellence in education and innovation.
What you'll do
- Conduct top-level scholarly research in consumer behavior and publish findings in high-impact marketing journals
- Supervise and mentor graduate students in their research projects and dissertations
- Secure competitive external research grants to support ongoing and future research initiatives
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marketing, consumer behavior, and related disciplines
- Collaborate with industry partners on consultancy and management development projects
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or delegates
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Marketing or a closely related discipline, or completion expected shortly after appointment
Language: English; proficiency required for academic communication and teaching
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong potential to publish in high-quality scholarly marketing journals
- Proven ability to publish high-quality research in top-tier marketing journals
- Strong research orientation and potential for securing external research funding
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marketing or related fields
- Commitment to mentoring and supervising graduate students
- Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- PhD completion or imminent completion required at the time of appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-10
Submit your application through PolyU’s career website. Ensure your application includes all required documents and aligns with the position’s academic and research expectations. Applications will be reviewed starting 1 September 2026 until the position is filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Transcripts of academic degrees
- Three reference letters
Contact
Yuwei Jiang· Chair Professor and Associate Head of Department of Management and Marketing
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