Assistant Professor of Marketing

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Marketing is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for delivering undergraduate and graduate instruction in marketing, maintaining an active program of scholarly research, and contributing service to the department, college, and university. The role supports the academic mission through effective teaching across instructional modalities, development and assessment of curriculum, and engagement in activities that promote student success. The position requires ongoing scholarly productivity, participation in shared governance, and adherence to institutional policies and accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching and Instruction:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing in face-to-face and/or online formats.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with curriculum objectives.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain office hours and provide academic support to students.

Research and Scholarly Activity:

• Conduct independent and/or collaborative research in marketing or related disciplines.
• Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Present research at academic conferences and professional meetings.
• Stay current with developments in the field of marketing.

Service and Institutional Engagement:

• Participate in department, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Engage in professional service within academic or industry organizations.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.

Program Support and Professional Development:

• Participate in departmental meetings and planning activities.
• Support program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and research effectiveness.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution.
• ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is imminent.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to teach across multiple areas of marketing (e.g., consumer behavior, marketing management, marketing research, digital marketing).
• Record of scholarly publications or research in progress.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of marketing theory, research methods, and contemporary practices.
• Effective instructional delivery across modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Research and analytical capability.
• Collaboration and service orientation within an academic environment.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, operate standard office and instructional technology, and perform routine classroom and office activities.
• Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required.

Job Conditions:

• This is a nine-month faculty appointment in an academic environment. Duties are performed in the classroom, office, and remote instructional settings.
• Work may require occasional evening or weekend commitments related to teaching, research, or service activities.
• The position requires adherence to university policies, academic standards, and accreditation requirements, as well as engagement in a collegial and professional academic setting.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.