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Full Consideration Date

02/16/2025

Job Description

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing position, starting in August 2025. We are looking for candidates from a broad range of areas, and the successful candidate may be responsible for teaching courses in these specialized areas (based on interest) in addition to Marketing Principles: Marketing Analytics or Services Marketing or in our Sales Program. The department is open to candidates with a variety of research agendas, areas of specialization, and methodological approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates who have research and teaching interests in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help solve marketing problems. Especially welcome are candidates who can bridge the gap between theory and practice, bring global perspectives to their teaching and research and convey the importance of marketing in the ever-changing business environment. Candidates seeking a balance in teaching and research responsibilities will find a collegial work environment. In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required. Depending on demand and expertise, teaching responsibilities may also include a limited number of online courses. In their normal course of duties, faculty will need to exhibit course design, curriculum development, and grading student work.

The Wilson College of Business (business.uni.edu) is AACSB-accredited and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship) along with MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College has 50 full-time faculty and 53 staff and enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools. The Wilson College has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, secured alternative sources of funding, and established a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, engaging faculty and students, annually working in all 99 counties, and actively contributing to Iowa's economic vitality. All Wilson College faculty and staff are expected to contribute to a professional and respectful work environment within the College and the University.

The Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship consists of 8 full-time faculty members and around 275 students. The department has a history of teaching excellence evidenced by the active engagement of our students. Faculty are devoted to quality scholarship, they are recognized in their fields, and they support Wilson College’s commitment to the teacher/scholar model. The department is known for its collegial and supportive environment in both scholarship and teaching, with opportunities for department seminars and collaboration. Our faculty are actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship program in a collective, team-oriented effort to foster the success of its students.

The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited doctoral program required. Marketing ABDs are welcome to apply with an expected degree completion date by August 1, 2025. A record of excellence in teaching; background in marketing management, service marketing, or price modeling; demonstrated ability to produce publishable research in marketing journals; and demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills also required.

Preferred Qualifications

A commitment to excellence, and an openness to engage with the latest tools used in the field of marketing, including data analytics and artificial intelligence preferred.

For more information, please contact Gunwoo Yoon, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-6930 or e-mail at gunwoo.yoon@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required. We will have representatives attend the 2025 Winter AMA conference as well.

Position Details

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Tenure Track

Service Schedule: Academic Year

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted before 2/16/2025 to be considered for this position.

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Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.

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