Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Marketing

Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University – International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)

POSITION OVERVIEW

School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Department: Department of Intelligent Operations and Marketing (IOM)
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended
Latest start: September 2026 

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, 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 studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

With a focus on innovative education 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 the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East.

The current year marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the university is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models, and is now transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches toward a unified, integrated Academy model – a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility, and solidify XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research.

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

LOCATION

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou’s Industrial Park (SIP). Suzhou is a 2-hour drive west of Shanghai. The city is well-connected via nearby airports (Shanghai, Wuxi, and Hangzhou) to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to most major cities in China.

Suzhou has a long history of being an educational center of China. And the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), with its abundance of research and development opportunities, is a regional hub of innovative change and home to over 120 of the Fortune 500 Companies. Greater Suzhou represents the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP, with a GDP per capita exceeding that of the UK.

Suzhou encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and many museums attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and nightlife. Suzhou is also home to several international schools. Suzhou has been ranked as one of Asia’s Top 50 Most Livable Cities (2024 – 2025).   

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 a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement. In that pursuit, IBSS became the youngest “triple crown” business school, accredited by AACSB (2016), EQUIS (2018), and AMBA/BGA (2020).

The five departments of IBSS are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organizations with over 180 faculty members and more than 6,000 students from over 60 different countries. IBSS delivers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, IMBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes across all major business disciplines.

The Department of Accounting becomes an independent academic unit with the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year, as a result of splitting the original Department of Accounting and Finance. At present, the Accounting Department has a team of 30 academic staff, publishing in high-quality international accounting journals and also maintaining a balance of academic research and professional engagement. More than 90% of our accounting faculty members are affiliated with at least one of the professional accounting bodies as follows: AICPA, UK CIMA/ICAEW/ACCA, CA/CPA Australia, CICPA/HKICPA. Members of the department mainly teach BA Accounting programme and MSc Professional Accounting programme, and also support widely many other business-related programmes. Our MSc Professional Accounting programme has received professional accreditation from ICAEW. BA Accounting programme has received professional accreditations from the ACCA, CIMA, CPA Australia and ICAEW. In addition, our BA Accounting students have been performing well in national/international competitions organized by professional accounting bodies: for example, our students won 2nd place and 4th place (2020) in China’s ICAEW BC competition, and championship (2020) in CIMA GBC competition in North Asia region.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

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 Journal of Marketing, MIS Quarterly, Journal of Operations Management, Information Systems Research, Journal of Retailing, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. 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:

• International Marketing
• Data-driven Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications and Branding
• Data Visualization
• Marketing Intelligence and Applications 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• 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 31st July 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:

• 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 candidates over 60 may be not 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 & 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 (13 days)
• Annual Leave (34 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website by clicking the Apply button above. 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 highest degree level
• Contact Details for Three References 

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please feel free to contact the Head of the Department of Intelligent Operations and Marketing: Daniel.hampson@xjtlu.edu.cn . Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP of IBSS Ms. Ye Lan at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn . Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.