Lecturer in Luxury Marketing and Brand Management

<p><strong>Swiss School for International Relations (Geneva, Switzerland)</strong>&nbsp;welcomes spontaneous applications from outstanding academics and industry professionals interested in teaching&nbsp;<strong>Luxury Marketing and Brand Management</strong>. We are continuously seeking exceptional talent to contribute to our Bachelor’s programmes and to enrich the learning experience of our international student community.</p><p><br></p><strong>Position</strong><p><strong>Lecturer in Luxury Marketing and Brand Management</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Geneva, Switzerland</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong>&nbsp;Renewable | To be agreed</p><p><strong>Teaching Load:</strong>&nbsp;2–8 teaching hours per week</p><p><strong>Teaching Period:</strong>&nbsp;Autumn Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027 (or future semesters, depending on programme needs)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver undergraduate lectures and seminars in&nbsp;<strong>Luxury Marketing and Brand Management</strong>.</li><li>Design innovative course materials, case studies, assessments, and experiential learning activities.</li><li>Teach the principles of luxury brand strategy, positioning, customer experience, and value creation across international markets.</li><li>Integrate current trends in luxury branding, digital transformation, omnichannel retail, sustainability, AI, and evolving consumer behaviour.</li><li>Use real-world examples from leading luxury brands to bridge academic theory and business practice.</li><li>Foster an engaging, interactive, and international learning environment that encourages analytical thinking and creativity.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous development and internationalisation of the Business curriculum.<br></li></ul><p><strong>Areas of Expertise</strong></p><p>Applicants should have expertise in several of the following areas:</p><ul><li>Luxury Brand Management</li><li>Luxury Marketing Strategy</li><li>Consumer Behaviour in the Luxury Industry</li><li>Fashion and Luxury Business</li><li>Watches and Jewellery Marketing</li><li>Luxury Hospitality and Tourism</li><li>Private Banking and Wealth Client Experience</li><li>Digital Luxury and E-commerce</li><li>Clienteling and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)</li><li>Luxury Retail Management</li><li>Experiential Marketing</li><li>Sustainability and ESG in Luxury</li><li>International Brand Communication</li><li>Emerging Trends and Innovation in the Global Luxury Industry</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>PhD in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, Luxury Management, or a closely related discipline.</li><li>Strong academic and/or executive experience within the luxury industry.</li><li>Previous university teaching experience, preferably at the undergraduate level.</li><li>Ability to translate industry practice into engaging and academically rigorous teaching.</li><li>Excellent command of English (native or near-native proficiency).</li><li>Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Experience working with internationally recognised luxury brands would be considered a strong advantage.</li><li>Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid Swiss work permit at the time of application (mandatory).<br></li></ul><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>The opportunity to teach highly motivated international students in Geneva.</li><li>An international and collaborative academic environment.</li><li>Academic freedom in course design within the curriculum framework.</li><li>A renewable teaching appointment based on performance and institutional needs.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to executive education, industry collaborations, and international academic initiatives.<br></li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>This is a&nbsp;<strong>spontaneous (open) application</strong>. We review applications on an ongoing basis and contact candidates whose profiles match our current or upcoming teaching needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send your application to&nbsp;<strong>hr@ssir.swiss</strong>&nbsp;and include:</p><ul><li>A one-page cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience.</li><li>A concise CV (maximum two pages), including academic qualifications, professional experience, and the contact details of referees (or professional references).</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please indicate&nbsp;<strong>“Luxury Marketing - Spontaneous Application”</strong>&nbsp;in the subject line of your email.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</strong></p>