University of Dayton – Assistant Prof., Marketing

The Department

   The Management/Marketing department at the University of Dayton seeks applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure track) specializing in Marketing, beginning August 16, 2022.  The Management/Marketing department prides itself on fostering an environment where faculty value, support, and help one another grow as colleagues.  The department and university support a commitment to educating the next generation of professionals as well as cultivating faculty engagement in research that makes a difference. As such, candidates who are interested in pursuing a balance of high quality scholarship and teaching would thrive in our environment, which values both.  We are also committed to growing the participation of women and under-represented groups in the field.  

Departmental faculty hold editorships at leading and high quality journals and have published in journals such as Journal of Marketing, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Consumer Psychology, Journal of Service Research, Journal of Retailing, Nature, and more.  Our marketing faculty is active and collegial, and collaboration is encouraged and rewarded. The department has two nationally recognized centers, including the Crotty Center for Entrepreneurship and the Talorico Center for Professional Selling, which trains and sponsors students to compete (and win) sales competitions as part of our experiential learning emphasis.  Our Sales program is recognized by Selling PowerMagazine as a top university training program for developing sales professionals, and the department also houses the national Sales Education Foundation. Please visit our web-site to learn more about the School of Business Administration (www.udayton.edu/business).   

The Position

Job responsibilities for this position include MBA and/or undergraduate teaching in our marketing capstone classes that involve addressing client marketing challenges (via a combination of marketing research, strategy, and buyer behavior) and other courses.  We also expect ongoing publication in leading and high quality academic journals. Faculty research is actively encouraged and supported (e.g., summer research grants, travel support).  Further responsibilities include service to the department, University, and academic community, and collaborative engagement with colleagues. 

Minimum Qualifications for the position include:

  • ABD in Marketing, Business Administration (or a closely related discipline, e.g., Psychology w/relevant interests) nearing completion at the time of application from a program accredited/recognized by AACSB or EQUIS.
  • Potential of publishing in leading and high quality academic journals as evidenced by an on-going stream of research and/or by having scholarship already published or under review
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in the marketing discipline
  • Excellent written communication skills

Applications must be received by August 10th, 2021.  Initial interviews will be conducted through remote teleconference/Zoom.  Applicants must submit all of the following materials: letter of interest that addresses all qualifications met, current CV, summary of teaching evaluations and/or other evidence of effectiveness, and names and contact information for three professional references. If you do not currently have a Ph.D., a letter from your Chair/advisor is required indicating that a dissertation proposal defense is near completion. For a complete list of qualifications and to apply, please go to: https://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/498937/assistant-professor-specializing-in-marketing.

The University

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels.  Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php