Marketing Faculty - 129690

Marketing Faculty - 129690

University of West Florida

Position description

Applications are invited for one full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Marketing, position number 129690. The position is available with an August 2025 start date, dependent upon university funding. Primary teaching duties will be undergraduate and graduate Marketing courses.

The University of West Florida, located in Pensacola, FL, emphasizes quality teaching. In addition, faculty members are expected to publish in quality refereed journals, maintain AACSB academic qualifications, perform career and academic counseling, and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. A normal teaching load is three courses (two preparations when possible) per semester. This position may require teaching at the nearby Fort Walton Beach campus of the university (approximately 50 miles east of the Pensacola campus). Opportunities for summer teaching are normally available. Salary is AACSB competitive and will be commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D., Doctorate, or Doctoral degree in Marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution, along with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. ABD candidates may be considered but must provide strong evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed prior to August 2025. We will consider strong candidates with a research focus in all areas of Marketing,
• Candidates must demonstrate the potential to maintain a balanced commitment to excellent teaching, productive research, and active service.

Preferred Qualifications

• In addition to the minimum qualifications noted above, preferred candidates will also have relevant professional experience and proven effectiveness related to in-person and online course development.
• Experience engaging with industry to provide students with high impact learning experiences and to explore opportunities for collaborative research.
• The department has a particular need for an individual with expertise and interest in one or more of the following areas:
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Content Marketing (and related experience with graphic/video content creation software)
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Graduate-level Marketing

University of West Florida

The University’s 1,600 acres serves over 13,000 students (including over 2,700 graduate students) from 48 states in the U.S. and almost 90 different countries. UWF is known for its small class sizes, even in introductory courses. The Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business offers AACSB accredited undergraduate, Master of Accountancy, and MBA degrees. We provide a collegial and professional environment that values a balanced commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The campus is just 30 minutes from Pensacola’s beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Application

To apply for the position, go to https://jobs.uwf.edu and submit the following materials in digital format:

1) a letter of application clearly indicating your qualifications and interests, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) teaching evaluations, 4) the names and email addresses of three references, and 5) a statement of your teaching philosophy (not more than 800 words). To receive full consideration, applicants should submit application materials no later than February 28, 2025. However, the position will be held open until filled.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual who requires special accommodations to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting the UWF Human Resources Department at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify requirements may apply for employment in certain positions. All records submitted in support of employment applications may be subject to Florida public records law. To reach the Equal Opportunity Office or Title IX Coordinators, please visit the Equal Opportunity Office and Title IX websites for contact information.