Professor of Marketing

Professor of Marketing (Fashion, Beauty and Luxury Industries) with Programmes LeadershipLocation: France/ ParisDiscipline: Marketing (Fashion, Beauty and Luxury Industries)Employment Type: Permanent Full-timePosted: 24/11/2025Professor of Marketing (Fashion, beauty & Luxury Industries) with Programmes LeadershipFull-time | Permanent PositionLocation: ParisStart date: As soon as possibleInstitut Français de la Mode is seeking an exceptional academic with expertise inMarketing, with a strong interest inluxury, fashion, and beauty industries. This senior faculty role combineshigh-impact academic research, innovative teaching, andstrategic leadership of programmes and industry initiatives.We welcome applications from candidates with an international perspective, a strong research record, and the ambition to contribute to the global influence and academic excellence of our institution.About the RoleThe successful candidate will contribute significantly to teaching, research, programme leadership, and industry engagement. Key responsibilities include:1. Teaching & PedagogyDeliver high-quality teaching infashion marketing, brand management, consumer behaviour, communication, and other subjects related to fashion, beauty, and luxury, aligned with the candidate’s expertise.SuperviseMaster’s-level research projects, ensuring academic rigour and student support.Develop innovativelearning materials and pedagogical approaches—delivered both online and in person—grounded in up-to-date academic research and emerging industry practices.Serve asDirectorof a full-year Executive Education graduating programme welcoming a diverse and international cohort.Lead a small team of programme coordinators to ensure smooth delivery and continuous improvement of the programme.Oversee student recruitment, including interviews, applicant assessment, and selection.Collaborate closely with the Communication & Marketing team to promote the programme locally and internationally.Lead an academic research and teaching chair , shaping its strategic direction, developing research agendas, coordinating industry partnerships, and ensuring strong visibility for its outputs.Conduct and publishhigh-quality academic researchin marketing, consumer behaviour, and the luxury/fashion/beauty sectors.Produce research-driven content with strong media impact , co-created with Master’s students and in collaboration with beauty and fashion industry partners committed to transforming industry practices, education, and research.Contribute to the institution’s visibility and influence through conferences, publications, events, and cross-sector collaborations.4. Industry Engagement & Ecosystem BuildingBuild and maintain strong relationships withfashion, beauty, and luxury industry partners.Develop collaborative projects, guest lectures, research partnerships, and executive education initiatives.Organise events to highlight the programme, the school’s work, and faculty achievements.About YouThe ideal candidate will bring a combination of academic excellence, leadership capabilities, and an international outlook.Essential Skills & QualificationsA proven research track record inMarketingor related fields, ideally with a focus onconsumer behaviour,luxury, orfashion.Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality scholarly work and contribute to the institution’s research environment.Excellent teaching skills with the ability to engage diverse and international learners.Strong strategic and creative vision, with the desire to develop and grow academic programmes.Outstanding written and oral communication skills inEnglish.Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and active listening skills, suitable for working with a diverse community.Experience with international academic standards (research, programme accreditation, curriculum design, etc.).Professional or academic experience in luxury, fashion, or beauty industries.The ability to speakFrenchis an asset.What We OfferAn opportunity to influence and shape a distinctive academic programme with global reach.A dynamic, creative academic environment committed to innovation, impact, and excellence.Strong institutional support for research, industry outreach, and professional development.How to ApplyPlease submit the following documents:A cover letter outlining your suitability for the roleA full CV including research outputsA statement of teaching philosophy and research interestsContact details of two refereesSalary : dependent on skills and experienceContact Person: If you wish to apply for this position, please specify that you saw it on AKADEUS. #J-18808-Ljbffr