Expression of interest in Marketing

Luiss University invites outstanding scholars and faculty to express their interest in a full-time position as Associate/Full Professor of Marketing.

Requirements

The call is part of the University’s strategic commitment to attract outstanding scholars from around the world, strengthen its international profile, and promote cutting-edge research and education on issues of global importance.
Applications are open to scholars of all backgrounds and nationalities. The selection will be based solely on academic merit, potential scientific impact, and alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate:

  • A strong, internationally recognized research profile, with publications in top-tier academic journals (e.g., FT50, ABS 4/4*);
  • A commitment to teaching excellence and innovation in educational programs;
  • The ability to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to institutional development;
  • Mentoring activities for young researchers and doctoral students;
  • Active participation in international academic networks and project leadership skills.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong motivation to be an active part of the dynamic and stimulating academic environment at Luiss University and to contribute to its further development. Candidates must demonstrate a proven research record with publications in high-impact journals. Areas of particular interest include consumer psychology and behavior, marketing models, and marketing strategy. Ideal candidates should be proficient in various research methodologies, including experimental design, econometric models, and data mining, and be capable of teaching and publishing in English.

Candidates must be able to teach and publish in English.

Role and Responsibilities

Luiss Associate and Full Professors are expected to conduct rigorous and innovative research in their fields of interest, publish in high-impact international journals, and provide academic support or leadership in research activities.
They are also expected to actively participate in the academic and intellectual life of the University and the Luiss community as a whole, as well as contribute to the development of the University’s study programs.
The teaching load is typically 120 hours per year for bachelor's or master's degree programs, unless special conditions are agreed upon at the time of appointment. Teaching assistantships are available. The appointed individual will also be responsible for supervising master's and bachelor's theses.
The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary.

About Luiss

Based in Rome, Luiss specializes in the social sciences and educates over 10,000 students in an international and inclusive learning environment. The University has launched a major recruitment campaign to strengthen its position in the social sciences and expand its scope to include disciplines such as the humanities, artificial intelligence, and security. Thanks to its privileged relationship with Confindustria, Italy's leading industrial association, Luiss has forged strong connections with the business world, public institutions, and civil society.

With over 300 international cooperation agreements, Luiss offers more than 50 Double and Triple Degree Programs and is actively involved in key university networks (e.g., QTEM and ENGAGE.EU – European University).

Luiss is an institution that promotes equal opportunities and implements active inclusion policies. All expressions of interest will be evaluated without any discrimination. Luiss offers competitive financial support to meet family needs, as well as dedicated support for welcoming new international faculty. There are also tax incentives, in line with Italian law, for those relocating from abroad.

About the Department

The main research areas of the Faculty of the Department of Business and Management include accounting and performance measurement systems; business strategy; corporate strategy; international business; corporate governance; digital innovation and transformation; ethics, responsibility, and sustainability; finance and banking; industrial innovation and evolution; law and economics; marketing and consumer behavior; organizational theory and human resource management; computer and data science; operations management; supply chain management; and circular economy.
The Department also offers PhD programs.

Expression of Interest

To express your interest in this position, please submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter;
  • Curriculum vitae (provide up to three references who can be contacted);
  • Research statement (outlining interests and objectives);
  • Copies of up to three publications or working papers, uploaded as a single PDF file.

For more information, please contact: info-call@luiss.it

To express your interest and upload your documents, please go to the following link. Expressions of interest sent via email will not be considered.

Expression of interest

Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC +2.

The University reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions or to fill them through direct appointment or a competitive process. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.