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Position Title Assistant Professor of Marketing

Status

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre‑professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing to begin Fall 2027. We will consider all subspecialties of marketing. This position carries a 3–3 teaching load and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate marketing courses across multiple modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid). The School embraces a teacher‑scholar model and prides itself on a high‑touch approach. We are AACSB accredited and seek to deliver applied business learning anchored in community engagement and social responsibility. Faculty are expected to contribute meaningfully across teaching, research, and service while actively engaging with students and the broader Fisher community.

The candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate marketing courses as needed by the Department; assess student learning and progress.
• Maintain an active research agenda and produce original, discipline‑based publications in peer‑reviewed journals listed in ABDC or Cabell’s, in alignment with AACSB “Scholarly Academic” standards.
• Advise and mentor students and support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Adopt new teaching techniques and engage students through interactive methods, experiential learning, and other innovative instructional practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of courses, programs, and School initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni, and the business community to advance the School’s mission.
• Provide service to the Department, School, University, profession, and broader community, and share expertise through scholarly and professional outlets.

Required Qualifications

• Proof of permanent right to work in the US on first day of employment
• A terminal degree in marketing or related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree will be completed by August 2027.
• Demonstrated potential to publish in discipline-based peer-reviewed journals listed in ABDC or Cabell’s.

Preferred Experiences

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Professional experience in related fields of business.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Experience incorporating data analytics, AI, and business technology into courses.
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: analytics, branding, buyer behavior, customer experience management, CRM , digital marketing, marketing strategy, promotions, sales, social media, services marketing, or entrepreneurship.

Essential competencies and skills include:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to teaching excellence, student advising and mentoring.
• Ongoing professional development in pedagogy and instructional innovation.
• Passion for engaging with students and a strong focus on positively impacting their professional development.
• Ability to connect with the business community to advance the visibility and success of the school.
• Proficiency in technology (e.g., AI, analytics tools, instructional technologies, etc.)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extended periods of sitting during lectures, meetings, and office hours; occasional standing while teaching or presenting.
• Moving between classrooms, offices, and campus facilities.
• Clear verbal communication for lectures and discussions; ability to hear student questions and engage in dialogue.
• Reading printed and digital materials, grading papers, and preparing presentations.
• Typing on a computer, handling books, and using teaching tools or lab equipment (if applicable).

Full-time

• Full-time, 9-month teaching load with opportunities for summer teaching
• Availability and willingness to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities as well as to participate in and support School of Business and University events

Minimum Number of References Requested

3

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees. The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

Pittsford, N.Y. (approximately 7 miles outside Rochester)

Exempt

$102,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

F00178P

08/16/2027

Open Until Filled Yes