Instructor - Marketing - #002013

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC seeks an nine-month, fixed-term Instructor to teach undergraduate Marketing courses, delivering experiential and applied learning to students. The appointment includes online and face-to-face formats with a 9-month academic year.

The successful candidate will join the School of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sport Management, and Hospitality & Tourism Management, participate in AACSB-aligned activities, and contribute to program growth through

Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing or closely related business field.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.
• Marketing industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate marketing courses, online or in-person.
• Support AACSB qualifications and scholarly activity.
• Contribute to program development and service learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Master's degree in marketing

Job description

Instructor - Marketing - #002013

Posting Number: FAC972P

Working Title: Instructor - Marketing - #002013

Classification Title: Instructor (F1)

Department: Ent, Hosp, Tourism, Mkt, Sports Mgt

Location

Primary location: Cullowhee, NC campus

Position Summary

The School of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sport Management, and Hospitality & Tourism Management (MESH), one of three schools in the College of Business, invites applications for a nine‑month, fixed‑term faculty position in Marketing at the rank of Instructor. Anticipated begin date is August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the mission of the Marketing program, which seeks to prepare graduates to be Business Ready to meet the needs of the industry and become leading professionals in their field. The mission is achieved through sound theoretical course work, research and innovative learning activities, industry engagement and service learning.

This position requires teaching courses at the undergraduate level, delivering experiential and applied learning to students. Teaching may include online and/or face‑to‑face courses and service activities. The normal teaching load is 24 semester hours per academic year (4 classes per semester).

The successful candidate must achieve and maintain qualified faculty status per AACSB requirements. Western Carolina University recognizes and rewards all legitimate forms of scholarly activity described by Ernest Boyer: scholarship of discovery, scholarship of integration, scholarship of application, and scholarship of teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will contribute in the further development and growth of the Marketing program at Western Carolina University. Willingness/ability to participate in and/or develop collaborative working environment will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Candidates must be team-oriented and willing to work in a highly energized and collaborative environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing or closely related business field from an appropriately accredited institution that satisfies credentialing under both AACSB and SACSCOC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with marketing industry experience and university level teaching experience.

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Number of Months Per Year

9

Benefits

• Employees are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans are also available.
• Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
• Free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• Training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

Background & E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/​degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/​qualification requirements.

University Safety Report

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.