University of Guelph Assistant Professor Recruitment in Artificial Intelligence and Business

The University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Artificial Intelligence and Business within the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Position Overview

Institution: University of Guelph
School: Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
Department: Marketing and Consumer Studies
Position: Assistant Professor
Specialisation: Artificial Intelligence and Business
Appointment Type: Tenure-track
Location: Ontario, Canada
Reference: Req2525 Lang MCS Asst Prof AI
Date Posted: 9 June 2026
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

About the Role

The university is seeking an emerging scholar whose research explores how artificial intelligence is transforming business, marketing, consumer behaviour, decision-making, innovation, and competition.

The selected candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching at the intersection of AI, business, and consumer studies.

Research Areas

Relevant areas may include:

• Artificial intelligence in marketing

• AI-enabled business decision-making

• Consumer behaviour and emerging technologies

• Machine learning applications in business

• Digital platforms and analytics

• AI-driven product and service innovation

• Responsible and ethical AI

• Human–AI interaction

• Generative AI and business strategy

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct high-quality research in AI and business

• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses

• Supervise student research and graduate work

• Develop innovative course content related to AI and business

• Contribute to curriculum and programme development

• Participate in departmental, school, and university service

• Build interdisciplinary research collaborations

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A PhD in Marketing, Business, Management, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related discipline

• Strong research potential and a clear publication agenda

• Expertise at the intersection of AI and business

• Evidence of effective teaching or strong teaching potential

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Commitment to student learning and academic service

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official University of Guelph recruitment portal using the reference:

Req2525 Lang MCS Asst Prof AI

Applicants should review the complete vacancy announcement for required documents, salary, benefits, selection procedures, and appointment conditions.

Important Date

Last date to apply: 7 September 2026

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