Assistant Professor of Teaching or Instructor in Marketing

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Marketing, starting August 2027. The position emphasizes teaching across marketing topics and may reduce course load for scholars meeting AACSB Scholarly Academic criteria.

Primary duties include delivering courses in digital/social media marketing, sport marketing, and neuromarketing, with a standard 4/4 teaching load.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Marketing or a closely related field.
• Evidence of successful teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Teach marketing courses, potentially in digital/social media marketing, sport marketing, and neuromarketing.
• Deliver engaging, effective instruction with 4/4 teaching load expectations for a non-tenure track role.
• Participate in the department's behavioral lab and support active student organizations as opportunities arise.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructional effectiveness

Education

Terminal degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Position:

Assistant Professor of Teaching or Instructor in Marketing

Job Description

The Department of Marketing, Distribution, and Economics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Marketing, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Depending upon candidate background and experience, primary teaching responsibilities for the position may include areas such as digital/social media marketing, sport marketing, and neuromarketing. While the position is non‑tenure earning and carries a standard 4/4 teaching load, candidates with a terminal degree in a relevant discipline who maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) status in accordance with AACSB guidelines will be eligible for a one‑course load reduction. Candidates with interest or experience in behavioral research methods and/or student organization advising are encouraged to highlight this in their application, as opportunities exist to engage with the department's behavioral lab and active student organizations.

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. 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

Only candidates holding a terminal degree in Marketing or a closely related field will be considered for the position. Applicants that can demonstrate a consistent history of instructional success at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels will be especially well‑regarded.

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.