Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing

Tri Cityherald; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing in the Collat School of Business. The position begins Fall 2027 and emphasizes high-quality research and impactful teaching at undergrad and graduate levels.

Primary instructional responsibilities may focus on digital/social media marketing, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, or product/brand management, with related areas potentially considered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Marketing or have completed doctoral requirements prior to the start date.
• Evidence of excellence in research and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in marketing at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and advance an active research program aligned with Collat School of Business priorities.
• Engage with industry and the greater Birmingham business community for experiential learning and partnerships.

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing

Job Description

The Department of Marketing, Distribution, and Economics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing to begin in the Fall of 2027. Applicants should submit evidence of an active program of high-quality research along with impactful and innovative teaching.

Primary instructional responsibilities for this position may address one of several areas, to include: digital/social media marketing, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, or product/brand management. Depending on emergent need and candidate qualifications, prior experience or relevant knowledge with respect to areas such as personal selling, analytics, and consumer neuroscience may also be desirable.

The Collat School of Business is built on a foundation of experiential learning, connecting students and faculty to impactful, relevant research and real-world business challenges. UAB holds Carnegie R1 status for very high research activity and ranks among the top 30 research universities nationally in NSF Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) expenditures. Located within the economic center of the state, UAB is Alabama's largest employer and has been perennially recognized as one of the state's Best Places to Work.

This access to the greater Birmingham business community creates rich opportunities for applied research, executive engagement, and experiential learning through internships and industry partnerships.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for this position must: Hold a Ph.D. in Marketing or have completed doctoral requirements prior to the start date. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with backgrounds and experiences that support Collat School of Business strategic initiatives:

• A record of two or more years of industry experience
• New curricula and program development
• Advancement of innovative pedagogical approaches
• Heightened student and community engagement
• Production of impactful research targeting leading journals in Marketing and adjacent fields
• Expansion of Collat’s funded research portfolio

UABis an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX,UABprohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located atuab.edu/titleix.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.