University of Dayton

Job Description – Professor & Schaefer Chair in Marketing

The University of Dayton School of Business Administration seeks applications for Professor and the Norman and Lucille Schaefer Endowed Chair in Marketing.  This prestigious faculty appointment offers the successful candidate

• Research leadership in a highly collaborative and cohesive department with faculty who publish in major academic journals
• Teaching opportunities with talented and motivated students in innovative and highly experiential undergraduate and graduate programs
• A dynamic and exciting work environment in one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities
• An affordable, congenial, and growing city in which to live and work

The 12 month tenured appointment begins August 16, 2023. The Schaefer Chair in Marketing will provide leadership in the department and School of Business Administration by maintaining a program of outstanding scholarship and high-quality teaching. Beyond their own scholarship, the Schaefer Chair will help mentor junior faculty. The Schaefer Chair should also be willing to cultivate and support relationships in scholarship and teaching outside the department and beyond the School of Business.

The Department of Management and Marketing features a collaborative and cohesive environment, with research active faculty committed to the University’s Marianist principles. Department faculty publish in major academic journals, hold active positions in leading professional organizations and journals, and help deliver a unique, experientially-focused curriculum to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The School of Business holds accreditation from the AACSB and offers eight undergraduate majors through four academic departments. At the graduate level, the School of Business offers the MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Finance, and Master of Business Analytics. Supporting these degrees are well-known centers and programs that provide a broad array of impactful experiential learning opportunities to students, including the Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the Davis Center for Portfolio Management, the Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling, and the Center for the Integration of Faith and Work, among others.

Moreover, the city of Dayton, and the surrounding environs, offers fantastic living opportunities. From pastoral, wooded communities to a burgeoning downtown area complete with restaurants featuring James Beard Award nominated chefs, Dayton has something for everyone. The city also features a thriving arts scene, including the nation’s second oldest ballet company, and a nationally renowned art museum. The University of Dayton is itself tucked into an attractive pocket of the city, next to an arboretum where you might find students jogging or neighbors walking their dogs.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating a vibrant academic community. Because we seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. 

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of application, candidates for the Schaefer Chair in Marketing must have:

• Ph.D. in marketing or related field recognized by AACSB from an accredited university, and be eligible for tenured appointment at the rank of Professor at the University of Dayton.
• History of research output that includes publication(s) in one or more of Marketing’s premier journals (e.g. Financial Times 50 journals).
• Well-developed research program that demonstrates a high likelihood of continued publication in premier journals, as evidenced by papers under submission, working papers, and research in progress.
• Demonstrated record of success teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• An expressed willingness and interest to serve the department, the School of Business, the University, and/or the profession.
• Excellent written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Research on topics that would complement the interests of current marketing faculty
• Experience interacting with constituencies external to the department, school, or university
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skillsAn appreciation of the university’s Marianist values of theory-to-practice, practical wisdom, and community
• Versatility in teaching, including with students from diverse backgrounds
• Successful experience working collaboratively and developing positive working relationships 
• Mentoring or working with and/or teaching socially and culturally diverse communities 

Applications must include:

• A cover letter addressing all minimum, and any applicable preferred, qualifications met 
• Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information for three references who will be contacted later in the process
• A one page statement of support to UD’s commitment to inclusive excellence and to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and how these principles inform your work.
• Candidates must also provide evidence of success in teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs. 

To apply, please go to: https://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/500806/professor-and-the-norman-and-lucille-schaefer-endowed-chair-in-marketing 

Posting closes on March 24 at 11:55 PM EST. 

Please direct questions to the Dr. Tanawat Hirunyawipada, Search Committee Chair at thirunyawipada1@udayton.edu or Dr. Riley Dugan, Department Head at rdugan1@udayton.edu.  

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. Informed by 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