Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball State University seeks an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing starting August 2025. The position involves teaching undergraduate courses, engaging in innovative educational practices, and is aimed at individuals with an MBA or related Master's degree. Interested candidates with teaching experience and a commitment to innovative practices are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mid- or upper-level professional experience.
• Experience in teaching at the university level.
• Knowledge of new technology and online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 semester hours each Fall and Spring semester.
• Cover courses in Social Media, Digital Marketing, and Professional Selling.
• Adapt teaching methods for both in-person and online modalities.

Skills

Teaching

Digital Marketing

Professional Selling

Education

MBA or Masters Degree in Marketing

Completed Doctorate or ABD in Marketing

Job description

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing

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Position Title

Position Title Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing

About this Opportunity

The Department of Marketing at Ball State University welcomes applications for an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Marketing beginning August 2025.

About Ball State University

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusiveness. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Benefits and Community

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• Affordable Healthcare
  
  
• Retirement
  
  
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
  
  

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The Department of Marketing at Ball State University has a full-time contract faculty position available beginning August 2025.

Primary responsibilities include teaching 12 semester hours each Fall and Spring semester in Social Media and Digital Marketing, with the ability to cover undergraduate professional selling and/or marketing courses as needed.

This is an on campus position with course work which may be delivered on campus or online.

Minimum Qualifications

MBA or Masters Degree in a marketing-related field. Minimum of five years of mid- or upper-level professional experience in an area relevant to teaching responsibility.

Authorization to work in the US

Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Completed Doctorate or ABD in Marketing or other Marketing-related field, teaching experience in professional selling, digital marketing/social media, or other Marketing-related area at the university level as well as experience with new technology and online instruction.

Innovative teaching and genuine interest in business as a force for good are preferred.

Required Certifications/Licensures

Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

None

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Department

Department Marketing:300070

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

Posting Number

Posting Number 202501441F

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/15/2025

Position End Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 03/07/2025

Applications Accepted Through Date

Applications Accepted Through Date 06/30/2025

Open Until Filled No

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

Information regarding transcripts

Information regarding transcripts The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Russ Wahlers at [e-mail] or 765-285-3737.

Supplemental Questions

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