Associate Professor of Marketing - Oklahoma Baptist University

Christiancareercenter; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a full-time professor to teach marketing at undergraduate and graduate levels, with research responsibilities in peer-reviewed outlets. The role may include development of new marketing courses and potential MBA instruction.

Essential duties include advising students, serving on committees, and supporting accreditation efforts; candidates should demonstrate commitment to gospel-centered higher education and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in marketing is preferred; minimum Masters with 18 graduate hours in marketing.
• Willingness to teach some online courses.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels; other School of Business courses as needed.
• Advise and mentor students; supervise student projects and theses as appropriate.
• Participate in university committees and School of Business duties.
• Assist with assessment, accreditation reporting, and recruitment activities.

Skills

Marketing

Teaching

Advising

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in marketing

DBA/PhD in marketing preferred

Job description

OBU Mission Statement OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

OBU Mission Statement OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:

The Dickinson School of Business invites applications for a full-time professor who can teach marketing courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in marketing analytics, digital marketing, small business marketing, selling & sales management, international marketing, and the possible creation of new marketing courses in the curriculum. The candidate may also be required to teach an MBA course in strategic marketing. Research responsibilities include publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at peer-reviewed conferences in areas related to marketing. Faculty members are expected to be involved in professional and community activities for the purposes of scholarship, professional development, student advising, recruiting, & mentorship, and service.

Essential Functions

• Teaching marketing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Depending on qualifications, teaching other courses in the School of Business and University is possible.
• Student advising and mentoring.
• University committee service as assigned.
• School of Business duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Assisting with the assessment process and accreditation reporting for the marketing major.
• Working with Admissions to recruit students to the Business School and University.
• Networking within the community to help students connect with industry.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to teach courses in marketing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to advise and mentor students.
• Ability to serve as a representative to the professional community beyond OBU.
• Commitment to pursue scholarly activity.
• Willingness to teach some online courses.

Education

• A terminal degree (D.B.A. or Ph.D.) in marketing preferred; minimum requirements include a Masters degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in marketing. An additional 18 graduate hours in management or analytics is desirable.

Experience

• Preferred: Successful teaching experience at the university level and industry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient mobility and physical stamina to teach classes and to travel as needed.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

OBU Benefits Summary

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.