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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Compensation:

$132,000-$137,000

Department:

Marketing

Start Date:

08/01/2027

About this opportunity:

The Department of Marketing in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing position beginning August 2027.
We are a collaborative, student-centered, industry-connected, experientially driven, and forward-looking department committed to preparing students for successful careers in a rapidly changing marketing profession. The successful candidate will join the department at an exciting point in its development. We are strengthening our curriculum, expanding applied learning and industry engagement, and creating more intentional connections across the student experience. The candidate will contribute their own expertise and ideas while working with others to help shape what comes next.
We value faculty interested in connecting classroom learning with meaningful applied and immersive experiences that help students develop the knowledge, skills, judgment, and professional readiness needed to succeed. We are seeking a candidate who is excited to contribute through excellent teaching, meaningful scholarship, collaborative engagement, and a genuine investment in the continued growth of our students, programs, and department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to helping students navigate emerging developments in marketing, including evolving technologies, digital platforms, data-informed decision making, and other innovations shaping the profession.
Candidates with an interest and ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses, particularly in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: digital marketing, marketing research, consumer behavior, and marketing analytics.
Employer will consider sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Position Function

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses, maintaining an active program of scholarly research, and contributing to the continued success of the Department of Marketing through meaningful service, student engagement, and collaboration with colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach 9 semester credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses, with assignments based on departmental needs and the faculty member's expertise.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in face-to-face and online environments.
• Develop engaging learning experiences that connect theory and practice through applied, immersive, and industry-engaged learning opportunities, when appropriate.

Research:

• Maintain an active and productive program of scholarly research that demonstrates the potential for sustained scholarly achievement consistent with departmental, college, and AACSB expectations for tenure and promotion.
• Disseminate research through quality peer-reviewed publications, academic conferences, and other appropriate scholarly outlets.
• Contribute to a collaborative research culture through scholarly engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and when appropriate, the involvement and mentorship of students in research activities.

Service:

• Contribute meaningful service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives that advance student success, curriculum innovation, industry engagement, and the department's shared priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, alumni, and external partners to strengthen the department and enhance the student experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Candidates with ABD will be considered and must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion of the doctoral degree consistent with university policy.

Experience:

• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, high-quality scholarly research.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, effective university-level teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective university teaching.
• Teaching interests or expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital marketing, marketing research, consumer behavior, or marketing analytics.
• Evidence of an active research pipeline and potential for sustained scholarly productivity.
• Interest or experience in applied and immersive learning.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a collegial, student-centered department.

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Department Chair, Jamye Foster (jamye.foster@bsu.edu)

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting application documents listed below. Only complete applications submitted through Workday will be considered.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position

• A current resume or curriculum vitae - Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume

• Academic philosophy highlighting how your candidacy aligns with Ball State University's values

• Within the application, please provide contact information for three professional references

The option to upload your transcript is available but is not required at the time of application. Original, official transcripts from the issuing institution reflecting the highest related earned degree is required at the time of hire (even if your degree is obtained at Ball State University).

This position will remain open until filled with the consideration date: September 27, 2026. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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