Professor and Chair, Department of Marketing

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida is seeking a tenured professor and chair in the Department of Marketing. This position requires providing strategic leadership, supporting faculty productivity, and overseeing curriculum innovation. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field, along with significant academic leadership experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and engagement with industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Record of teaching and research appropriate for a tenured appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic administration.
• Evidence of scholarly contributions relevant to marketing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Department.
• Support faculty research productivity.
• Oversee academic programs and curriculum innovations.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Academic Leadership

Fundraising

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Marketing or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida's College of Business Administration invites applications for a 9‑month tenured professor and chair in the Department of Marketing. The position is located on the UCF main campus with an anticipated start date in Fall 2027.

Chair Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership aligned with the department's mission and priorities.
• Support faculty research productivity across diverse methodological traditions.
• Oversee academic programs and curriculum innovation.
• Support and strengthen the department's doctoral program and contribute to the development of graduate and executive education offerings, including MBA programs.
• Lead faculty hiring, mentoring, and evaluation processes.
• Build and sustain relationships with industry, alumni, and external stakeholders.
• Promote student success and career readiness.
• Engage in fundraising and development activities in collaboration with the college.
• Represent the department within the college, university, and broader academic and professional communities.

Department Strategic Initiatives

• Development of a Technology and Markets Living Lab integrating research, teaching, and industry collaboration.
• Creation of a Marketing Insights Collaborative to enhance research productivity and visibility.
• Establishment of a Sales Center supporting the department's nationally ranked Professional Selling Program.
• Launch of Professional MBA concentrations in Supply Chain and Digital Marketing.
• Expansion of corporate partnerships, speaker series, and conference initiatives.
• Progress toward becoming a named and endowed Department of Marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB‑accredited institution at the time of application.
• Demonstrated record teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of professor.
• Demonstrated academic administrative leadership experience (e.g., department chair, associate chair, program director, or comparable role).
• Evidence of scholarly contributions in marketing or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a research‑active, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to support and respect diverse research traditions, including behavioral, quantitative, and strategy‑oriented scholarship.
• Record of effective leadership in complex academic environments, including faculty development, program oversight, and external engagement.
• Interest in or engagement with research related to technology‑driven marketing contexts.
• Experience fostering collaboration across faculty with varied methodological approaches.
• Demonstrated success in faculty development and mentoring.
• Experience building partnerships with industry and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of involvement in program development or innovation.
• Experience with fundraising, corporate engagement, or development initiatives.
• Leadership roles in academic or professional organizations.

Application Materials Required

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Leadership statement (optional but encouraged).
• List of references.
• Selected publications or working papers.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Contact

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Michael Caputo at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Additional Requirements

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Research‑Related Screening

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, additional screening applies to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. affiliated with or have had at least one year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Open until filled.