Position ID: Lehigh-Department of Marketing-TFOR [#28344]
Position Title: Teaching Faculty – Open Rank
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States of America
Subject Area:  Marketing / Marketing
Starting Date: 2025/07/01
Appl Deadline: 2024/09/30 11:59PM (posted 2024/09/09, listed until 2024/12/31)
Position Description and QualificationsThe Department of Marketing in the College of Business at Lehigh University invites applications for an open rank non-tenure-track, non-tenured, instructional position in Marketing beginning in July 2025. Initial rank will depend on the candidate’s teaching and/or industry experience. It is a non-tenure-track, full-time, fixed-term, renewable position.

The position is open to both academics and industry professionals with a focus on marketing analytics. Successful candidates will design and teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate marketing courses, including marketing analytics, artificial intelligence, and other data-related topics. They should be open to in-person, remote, and hybrid teaching modalities as needed.

Qualifications for the position include a doctorate in Marketing from an AACSB or equivalently accredited university, as well as relevant teaching experience and interests in marketing analytics. Candidates from industries are also welcome to apply and should have a Master’s degree in Marketing or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in marketing analytics or related fields.

While the position is not tenurable, faculty hired at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professors who develop excellent records in the areas of teaching and service are expected to become eligible for consideration for promotion to the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, and ultimately to the rank of Teaching Full Professor.

Selected candidates will be responsible for teaching eight courses per academic year (typically, 4 three­ credit courses per semester). They are also expected to be highly engaged and committed members of the marketing department and will be involved in undergraduate and graduate teaching, curriculum development, student advising, and department service assigned by the department chair. Teaching opportunities in winter and summer may be available for additional compensation based on department needs and faculty interest. Compensation for the position will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated excellence in teaching effectiveness.

 

Department of MarketingThe Department of Marketing is a collegial group of dedicated professionals focused on conducting research with impact, enhancing the educational experience of our students, and generating positive visibility by means of their contributions. We currently have 12 full-time faculty members as of Fall 2024. Please go to https://business.lehigh.edu/departments/marketing to learn more about our faculty and programs. Our faculty members have demonstrated research excellence and leadership by indicators such as top journal publications, highly cited papers, significant research awards/honors, and visibility in the media. Our faculty exhibits evidence of excellence in teaching as indicated by student feedback and peer recognition. They also have an impactful record of internal and external service contributions.

 

College of BusinessApproximately 1,700 undergraduates, 350 graduate students, and 98 full-time faculty members comprise the College of Business. In addition to offering degrees at the undergraduate level, the college also provides a flexible MBA that can be completed part-time, a one-year full-time MBA program, Masters in Applied Economics, Business Analytics, Financial Engineering, and Management, and an economics-based Ph.D. program. Dual degrees of specialty masters are also available. In addition, joint programs exist between business and engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our programs have been recognized in various rankings. Please find additional details at https://business.lehigh.edu/.

 

Lehigh UniversityFounded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation’s highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at https://provost.lehigh.edu/work-life-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for the following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program.

Application and Selection Process Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply before September 30, 2024. Only electronic submissions are accepted via the Academic Jobs Online website https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28344. Please provide the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement (including evidence of effective teaching such as past teaching evaluations or related industry experience), and (4) names and contact information for three references. If you have any questions, please contact the search committee chair: Professor Beibei Dong, Department of Marketing, Lehigh University, 621 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3117; Email: [email protected]; Phone: 610-758-3439.

We will conduct preliminary interviews using appropriate video technology at mutually convenient times. Finalists will be required to visit the campus.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.