University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Title	Assistant Professor – Marketing
Department	Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Essential Functions	The Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the field of Marketing. The College of Business Administration is accredited by the AACSB. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 2022.The incoming faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing, publish impactful research in scholarly outlets, and provide service to the university and the academic field. We are looking to hire someone who can teach Omnichannel Marketing/ Multichannel Retailing and adjacent courses in Digital/ Social Media Marketing. Marketing major is one of the largest on campus, the incoming faculty member will join 9 existing tenured/tenure track faculty members and 5 full-time instructors. We have already hired two faculty members last year to focus on similar courses, and we are looking forward to adding to the momentum.The University and College of Business Administration have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Work Schedule	varies
Additional Duties	Additional Information on The College of Business Administration (CBA) The College of Business Administration is situated in Omaha, NE, a metro area with population of just below a million. The metro area offers a good mix of large, medium, and small businesses in banking, finance, insurance, information technology, telecommunications, architecture/construction, and logistics. The CBA shares close ties with most of the companies. The CBA also enjoys exceptionally good support from the community. In 2010, the college moved to state of the art Mammel Hall, fully supported by gifts and donations from the community. We have already run out of space, as a new addition to the building is slated to open in Fall 2021.At the undergraduate level, the college offers 15 different concentrations to meet a wide range of goals of students. There are 19 concentrations available across 3 graduate programs. We also have a cohort-based Executive MBA program, and we are a major partner in the graduate program in Data Science.The college has many partnerships across the world, where our faculty regularly visits to teach. The students also get to take advantage of short- and long term study abroad opportunities.Why UNO? The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. UNO’s ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.  The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year.Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/che-ad-for-uno-may-2020.pdfBenefits The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php
Required Qualifications	Required qualifications include a completed doctoral degree in business with the major field of study in marketing or allied areas. ABD candidates will also be considered. However, they will need to complete their PhD before August 2022.
Preferred Qualifications	Teaching experience in and research focus on Omnichannel/ Multichannel Marketing, including Digital / Internet / Social Media Marketing is preferred. Experience or potential expertise in teaching online, evidence of excellence in graduate and/or undergraduate teaching, and an established record or of research accomplishments are preferred. Related work experience in marketing is also preferred.
Physical Demands	The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment	The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary	Salary is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience.

Posting Number	2021F-00131
Open Date	06/04/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply to this position please submit the following application materials: 1. Cover letter 2. CV 3. Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)Review of applications will begin on August 2, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. Inquiries can be made to Dr. Birud Sindhav (Search chair) by phone (402) 554-3335, fax (402) 554-3747, or by email bsindhav@unomaha.edu.