Assistant Professor of Marketing

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Marketing starting August 1, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching nine credit hours (three courses) per semester and engaging in scholarly research for publication in high-quality journals.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an accredited institution. Candidates must demonstrate potential for exemplary teaching and research engagement within UTC’s strategic goals. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate potential to conduct high-quality publications in refereed journals.
• Past success in exemplary teaching of marketing research and digital marketing.
• Willingness to teach using online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach nine credit hours per semester (three courses).
• Engage in scholarly research leading to publications.
• Contribute service to the department and university.

Skills

High-quality research potential

Exemplary teaching in marketing courses

Instructional modality adaptability

Engagement in strategic efforts

Education

Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Marketing at the Assistant Professor level, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. Salary and benefits are competitive with peer institutions. Responsibilities include teaching nine credit hours per semester (three courses); engaging in scholarly research leading to publications in high-quality refereed journals; contributing service at the department, college, and/or university level; and a strong commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. This faculty member is expected to support the Rollins College of Business and UTC’s strategic efforts, as well as events and programs on campus and in the Chattanooga community.

Qualifications

Successful (Ideal) candidates will possess the following requirements:

• Demonstrate the potential to conduct high-quality research that leads to publications in high-quality, refereed marketing journals.
• Demonstrated past success in, or high potential for, exemplary teaching of introductory/advanced courses in: (i) marketing research and (ii) digital marketing/social media marketing. Additional teaching assignments may be available at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending on departmental or college needs.
• Expected to teach using various instructional modalities, including online instruction.
• Willingness to engage in efforts related to the Gary W. Rollins College of Business and UTC’s Strategic Plans.
• Successful candidates will also be expected to contribute service based on the needs and strategic priorities of: (i) the Dept. of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, (ii) the Rollins College of Business, and/or (iii) the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC).

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing, or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited business school. Candidates in the ABD stage of their doctoral studies are expected to complete the Ph.D./DBA prior to this position’s start date of August 1, 2027.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants should prepare and submit all the following information within our online application system:

• Statement on teaching experience and interests
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations, sample syllabi, or other instructional materials
• Statement on current and planned research(research statement)
• Evidence of research productivity (including sample publications)
• Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references.

Only complete applications will be considered. Applications must be submitted electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who apply before August 24, 2026.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. David Locander, at [e-mail] .