Assistant/Associate Professor in Marketing

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University – Department of Intelligent Operations and Marketing (IOM)

Position Overview

School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)

Location: Suzhou Campus

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SUZHOU (IBSS)

International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school. The school is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement. In that pursuit, IBSS became the youngest business school to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2016, and again, the youngest School to receive EQUIS accreditation in 2018. Receiving joint accreditation of AMBA and BGA in 2020, IBSS became the world’s 103rd triple accredited business school.

The five departments of IBSS are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organizations with over 170 faculty members and more than 6,000 students from over 60 different countries. IBSS delivers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes across all major business disciplines.

The Department of Intelligent Operations and Marketing (IOM) is a global team of scholars specializing in operations and supply chains, project management, information systems, and marketing. We deliver innovative undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with strong foundations in AI and data analytics. Our faculty regularly publish in top journals including MIS Quarterly, Journal of Operations Management, Information Systems Research, Journal of Retailing, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, and Journal of Marketing. We also collaborate with industry leaders such as AstraZeneca, Bosch, Zeekr, and Mondelez to ensure our teaching and research create real-world impact. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

As part of our growth, including a major modification of our BA Marketing programme, we are seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Marketing. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for, or have a proven record of, teaching, research, and academic service, appropriate to career stage. They will contribute to the Department’s teaching programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise undergraduate and masters dissertations and PhD students, and support the Department’s research strategy.

Key teaching areas may include:

• Introduction to Data Analytics
• Data-driven Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications and Branding
• Data Visualization
• Marketing Intelligence and Applications 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Essential Qualifications/Experience

The successful applicant to the position of Full Professor is expected to also show:

• PhD in Marketing or a closely related field (completed by the time of appointment; final-year doctoral candidates will be considered if requirements are fulfilled by 1 January 2026).
• Evidence of high-quality research with publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals; for early-career academics, a strong pipeline of promising work.
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Clear potential (Assistant Professor) or strong track record (Associate Professor) of supervising dissertations and/or PhD students.
• Capacity and willingness to attract external research funding.
• International teaching, research, or professional experience.
• Excellent organisational, teamwork, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international environments.
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert), or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

The successful applicant to the position should preferably possess the following attributes:

• Experience of, or willingness to engage in, academic service and leadership roles.
• Research interests that complement or extend existing departmental strengths.
• Strong industry links and/or applied research experience.
• Evidence of innovative pedagogy, including digital learning tools or experiential teaching approaches.
• Evidence of ability to contribute to curriculum design, programme development, and academic innovation. 

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised that candidates over 65 may not be eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Clear career development path with annual review.
• Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as

• Housing allowance
• Travel allowance
• Kids’ education allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Etc.

2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)

3. Paid holidays:

• Statutory Holidays (11 days)
• Annual Leave (36 days)
• Family Matters Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Parental leave
• Etc.

4. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

To Apply

Please submit your application on our university website. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:

• A cover letter
• A current CV, including country of citizenship, and the highest degree level
• Contact Details for Three References

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Head of Department, Dr. Daniel Hampson at Daniel.Hampson@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR Ms. Ye Lan at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.