Professor of Marketing

University of Leeds - Faculty of Business - Marketing Department

Location:	Leeds
Salary:	Competitive (Grade 10)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 13th April 2026
Closes: 10th May 2026
Job Ref: BUSMK1009

Are you passionate about advancing world-leading research and delivering an outstanding student experience? Leeds University Business School (LUBS) is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join its Marketing Department as Professor of Marketing.

Join a globally renowned Russell Group institution where pioneering research meets innovative teaching, and where your work can make a lasting impact on business and society. We are seeking an exceptional academic to lead transformative research, publish in top-tier journals, and inspire the next generation through outstanding teaching and academic leadership.

About us

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), Leeds University Business School is a prestigious faculty within the University of Leeds. With over 5,000 students from more than 100 countries, we are committed to delivering world-class education and research that makes a meaningful impact on business and society.

Marketing Department

The Marketing Department is a globally renowned centre of excellence with considerable depth and momentum in research performance, offering programmes that combine academic rigour with real-world relevance. Members of the department publish in elite journals such as the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, and Journal of Consumer Research, among others.

The role

As Professor of Marketing, you will help to shape the future direction of the department and strengthen our international reputation through high quality, impactful research and effective academic leadership. You will support our global mission by producing influential work, integrating research with teaching to deliver an excellent student experience, and fostering strong interdisciplinary partnerships. Exceptional communication, collaboration and organisational skills are essential as you help advance our ambition to make a meaningful difference to business and society worldwide.

For more information please see the candidate brief and also visit Leeds University Business School.

Our offer

The University of Leeds offers a range of benefits including generous pension schemes and family friendly policies. To learn more follow the link to our benefits website.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV plus a supporting statement (maximum of three pages of A4) outlining how you see yourself adding to the teaching and research of the Department, including an outline of short- and medium-term research plans and current work in progress.

Please also provide examples of two outputs (either under submission or at an advanced stage of development).

Contact

To arrange an informal discussion, or for any queries regarding the role, please contact:

Professor Josko Brakus, Head of the Marketing Department
Email: j.brakus@leeds.ac.uk

or

Professor Aristeidis Theotokis, Departmental Director of Research
Email: a.theotokis@leeds.ac.uk