Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York United States

Assistant, Associate

  • POSTED ON
    August 06, 2020
  • PRIORITY DATE
    --
  • FINAL DATE
    September 30, 2020

RIT

Tenure Track Faculty

5259BR
Saunders College of Business
SCB MIS, Marketing & Digital Business

Detailed Job Description

The Saunders College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in Marketing. Responsibilities include publishing high quality scholarly research in Marketing and teaching undergraduate and graduate Marketing courses. The position has a particular emphasis on technology and digital marketing topics, including such facets as business/marketing analytics, search engine optimization, and social media marketing. Contribution to the intellectual and academic life of the department and university service will be expected as appropriate. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers. The college works closely with the business community, which provides research and professional opportunities. The typical teaching schedule is four semester courses per year.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Department/College Description

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:

The Saunders College of Business is served by 68 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and team work. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelors’ degrees in business administration with seven different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA, an Executive MBA, and Masters of Science programs in multiple disciplines. Saunders is ranked in the top 100 by US News and World Report. A successful candidate will join the Department of MIS, Marketing, and Digital Business, which houses the Management Information Systems (MIS) and Marketing programs at the undergraduate level and the MS in Business Analytics (MS-BA) program at the graduate level. The Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was ranked as one of the most innovative programs in the world by BusinessWeek. The Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship enhances entrepreneurship activities, including the RIT Venture Creations

Incubator.

ABOUT RIT

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .

Required Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor Rank

Qualified candidates should hold a PhD. in Marketing, or a related field, from an AACSB- accredited, or equivalent, institution. For rank of Assistant Professor, candidates may be ABD with expected completion by August 2021. Candidates with experience in marketing technology or digital marketing topics are preferred. Knowledge of business analytics and metrics is a plus. Candidates must have strong research skills and potential for scholarly research as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals and/or academic conference proceedings. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to teach effectively. All candidates should have a willingness to interact with the business community and an ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Associate Professor Rank

Qualified candidates should hold a PhD. in Marketing, or a related field, from an AACSB- accredited, or equivalent, institution. For rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have a proven record of scholarly research and evidence of teaching excellence and strong service experience. All candidates should have a willingness to interact with the business community. Candidates with experience in marketing technology or digital marketing topics are preferred. Knowledge of business analytics and metrics is a plus. Candidates require an ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Faculty Discipline

Marketing

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Tenure-Track

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Employment Category Anticipated Start Date

Fulltime 09-Aug-2021

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 5259BR Please submit your application, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, resume/CV and upload the following attachments:

A brief teaching philosophy
A brief research philosophy
The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references Contribution to Diversity Statement

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Deborah Colton-Hebert, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
mktgsearch@saunders.rit.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2020. Postings will be completed through the placement services of the American Marketing Association (AMA). Only applications submitted through the Rochester Institute of Technology job board will be considered. Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.