Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing

Lipscomb University; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipscomb University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing to begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing research, analytics, and digital marketing, while also engaging in meaningful research and service activities. The role requires a Ph.D. in Marketing or a related field, and brings the opportunity to help shape the future of marketing professionals in a vibrant academic setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Marketing or related field is required.
• Candidates with a completed Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered.
• Experience in both face-to-face and online instruction valued.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing.
• Conducting scholarly research resulting in high-quality publications.
• Providing service to advance the mission of the department.

Skills

Teaching Marketing Research

Teaching Marketing Analytics

Teaching Digital Marketing Analytics

Education

Ph.D. in Marketing or a related field

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing

College: Cameron School Business - 312 College
Dept/School: Department of Marketing - 31283
Vacancy Number: 16F-701
Position Number: 394
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Marketing Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2026.

The primary teaching responsibilities for this position include undergraduate and graduate level courses in marketing research, marketing analytics, and digital marketing analytics. The candidate is also expected to conduct scholarly research activities that result in high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and to provide service to advance the mission of the department, school, university, and academy.

A research-active faculty should expect to maintain a 3/2 teaching load. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of marketing professionals by envisioning new programs and embracing a growth mindset. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in both face-to-face and online instruction.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a related field. NOTE: Applicants with earned degrees will be given preference. ABD's will be considered; however, PHD must be conferred by August 1, 2026, to be eligible for employment.
  • ABD candidates with a Ph.D. conferred by August 1, 2026, can anticipate an initial appointment as Assistant Professor.
  • Selected candidates with a Ph.D. nearly completed (ABD, not conferred by August 1, 2026) can anticipate an initial appointment as Lecturer at a reduced salary for a one-year fixed-term appointment. Degree verification must be provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, and the candidate will be appointed to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• The Marketing Department at UNCW is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual with a proven track record in teaching marketing courses such as:
  • Marketing Research
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Digital Marketing Analytics
  
  
  
• The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of marketing professionals by:
  • Envisioning new programs
  • Embracing a growth mindset
  • Demonstrating a deep understanding of market dynamics. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in both face-to-face and online instruction.

Required Certifications or Licensure:


Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Marketing department serves over 600 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in two areas: (1) Marketing Strategy and (2) Professional Selling. The Cameron School of Business' Marketing Department is home to the Center for Sales Excellence & Customer Delight. The Department also offers a course in the Cameron School core curriculum, as well as a Marketing specialization in the MBA program and several courses in multiple business masters' programs.

College/School Information:
UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidates selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Application materials should include:

1. Cover Letter (please address this letter to Dr. Donald Barnes, chair of the search committee, and specify how you meet the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this position, etc.)
2. Curriculum Vita
3. A minimum of three professional references are required for all applications. References will be requested during the screening process.

Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 06/12/2025
Job Close Date: 8/4/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36601

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.







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