Assistant Professor, Marketing (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Marketing and Management in the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will commence July 1st, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter) or January 1, 2025.

One of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities, CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning, and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 7500 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction, and employability.

CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape, vibrant culture, and welcoming communities on Canada’s stunning east coast, CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research and we are known for our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBU’s position in post-secondary education.
The Shannon School of Business delivers an array of popular programs, including two undergraduate programs, four Post-Baccalaureate Diploma programs, and an MBA in Community Economic Development.
CBU is seeking collaborative candidates with demonstrated evidence of effective teaching and research in Marketing with a particular attention to sales and sales management. Depending on qualifications and experience, courses assigned may include sales and sales management, marketing channels, strategic management, and other marketing courses.

Candidates should have a minimum of a doctoral degree in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited University. Candidates who are in the later stages of their PhD may be considered at the rank of Lecturer with the successful completion of the PhD being a condition of employment.

CBU teaches programs on campus, off campus in locations across and outside of Canada, and on-line. The university and its partners will therefore provide opportunities for faculty members to teach in different modes in different locations as part of their regular workload. While these opportunities may not be available equally for all faculty positions in all programs, a clear willingness to teach in different modes and locations will be noted as part of your application.

Applications for the successful candidate will include:
• a cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• a complete CV including a list of publications
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• a statement of research
• a evidence of effective teaching
• A list of least three references.
o Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.
Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.

Applications must be received by June 24 2024.

View https://can241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cbu/Posting/View/112 for more information and to apply.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
[email protected]
1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

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