Assistant Professor in Marketing/Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing

About the role

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis seeks a tenure-track faculty member to support student engagement, curricular integration, and applied business education. This position will be a leader in design and delivery of curriculum in the areas of business marketing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard faculty load of undergraduate and/or graduate business courses, with a predominant focus on Marketing, Digital Marketing and Sales (e.g., Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Integrated Marketing Communication, Marketing Strategy, Sales and Sales Management).
• Develop comprehensive syllabi, lectures, innovative classroom activities, and robust assessment tools that align with institutional and programmatic learning goals.
• Incorporate practical, real-world business scenarios and contemporary management trends into the curriculum.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and career guidance to business students.
• Utilize the university’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational technologies effectively to enhance student learning.
• Teach in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at any level, including K-12 or corporate is strongly preferred.
• Professional or industry experience in marketing, sales or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Track record with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching is preferred.
• An established research agenda or record of scholarly contributions, including peer-reviewed journal publications or conference presentations is not required but is a plus.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, online and hybrid instructional delivery methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates near completion may be considered, provided the degree is conferred prior to the start date).
• Exceptional professional experience can also be considered for candidates with executive experience and a master’s degree.

Skills

• Experience with, or willingness to learn, online and hybrid instructional delivery methods.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retail Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 9-month appointment.