Job Market Session

What really happens behind faculty hiring decisions?

For many doctoral students, the academic job market feels like a black box. We spend years preparing our research, teaching, and CVs—but rarely get the opportunity to hear candidly from the people making hiring decisions.

Join AMA DocSIG for one of our featured sessions at the 2026 AMA Summer Academic Conference:

“Behind the Hire: Faculty Perspectives on the Marketing Job Market”

This interactive panel brings together distinguished faculty who have served on hiring committees across leading universities to share honest insights into what they look for in candidates, common misconceptions, and practical advice for navigating the academic job market.

Our outstanding panel includes:
:small_blue_diamond:Ali Besharat
:small_blue_diamond:Alixandra Barasch
:small_blue_diamond:Denish Shah
:small_blue_diamond:Linda Alkire
:small_blue_diamond:Marc Fischer
:small_blue_diamond: Mark Houston
:small_blue_diamond:Robin Coulter
:microphone:Moderated by:Mark Peterson

Whether you’re preparing to go on the market soon or just beginning your PhD, this session is an opportunity to ask questions, gain perspective, and better understand the decisions that happen behind the hire.

:date:Saturday, July 25, 2026
:clock11:11:00 AM (MT)
:round_drawing_pin:Denver 4

We look forward to seeing you there!