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K.U.Leuven
Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Dept. of Marketing

The Catholic University of Leuven (K.U.Leuven,) is in the process of recruiting a faculty member in marketing for a position that will begin with the start of the 2009-2010 academic year. Our current aim is for a junior (tenure track) faculty member with a research orientation in experimental consumer research, but all interesting candidates at all levels of seniority will be considered, depending on qualifications.

For the target profile candidate, the teaching load will be 2 masters level courses (Consumer Behavior, Product Management), with a combined class time of 90 hours per year. For candidates with other research profiles we will adapt the teaching assignment where feasible. All teaching can be done in English.

We require:

A PhD in Marketing or in a related field, the proven ability to initiate and implement research of the highest standards, the ability to stimulate and encourage the research of others, and good teaching skills.

We are:

The K.U.Leuven, founded in 1425, is the oldest existing catholic university in the world. Today it is a large internationally acclaimed university with more than 30000 students, 12% of which are international students, and a strong scholarly research orientation. Its 13 faculties encompass nearly all fields of research and education. The K.U.Leuven is a member of the League of European Research Universities.

The Faculty of Economics and Business is located in the historic center of the city of Leuven, within 20 miles of Brussels and Brussels Airport. The Dept. of Marketing targets its work to the highest ranked academic journals in marketing and related disciplines. Most of its research is supported by competitive university or government grants (regional, federal and European). Members of the group are active in all major international marketing organizations. They are present on the review boards of major marketing journals (Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing Research, International Journal of Research in Marketing…). The group maintains a doctoral program with an excellent record of student research output and placement. More information about the group can be found at

Candidates are invited to apply online at . The vacancy code is 13/2001. They will be asked to complete an online application form, and add a full cv, a list of up to five ‘most important’ publications, and a personal motivation letter. Further practical information on how to apply can be found at . The application deadline is Sept. 30th, 2008. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give an academic seminar.

The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity.

More information can be obtained from:

Prof. dr. Luk Warlop, Chair Dept. of Marketing
Naamsestraat 69, B3000 Leuven
Ph. +32 16 326 941
Mob: +32 485 174 557
e-mail: luk.warlop@econ.kuleuven.be

Prof. dr. Joep Konings, Dean Faculty of Business and Economics
Naamsestraat 69, B3000 Leuven
Phl. +32 16 32 66 09
e-mail: joep.konings@econ.kuleuven.be.