Assistant Professor in Marketing/Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing

Indianapolis, IN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelTemporary

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Teach and shape marketing and business curricula while guiding student development through advising, research, and real-world application.

  • Curriculum Ownership: Design and deliver courses with experiential learning and industry alignment, including AACSB/ACBSP considerations.
  • Student-Centric Scope: Advise, mentor, and connect students to internships and experiential opportunities.
  • Scholarly & Service Balance: Maintain ongoing research activity and contribute to governance and curriculum development.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Teach a standard faculty load of undergraduate and/or graduate business courses, with a predominant focus on Marketing, Digital Marketing and Sales (e.g., Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Integrated Marketing Communication, Marketing Strategy, Sales and Sales Management).
  • Develop comprehensive syllabi, lectures, innovative classroom activities, and robust assessment tools that align with institutional and programmatic learning goals.
  • Incorporate practical, real-world business scenarios and contemporary management trends into the curriculum.
  • Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and career guidance to business students.
  • Utilize the university’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational technologies effectively to enhance student learning.
  • Instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities.
  • Maintain an active and continuous agenda of scholarly activities.
  • Conduct high-quality research leading to peer-reviewed publications in academic and practitioner-oriented journals.
  • Present research findings at regional, national, or international academic conferences.
  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in the field through continuous professional development, which may include writing for practitioner outlets, industry consulting, or participating in professional associations.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at any level, including K-12 or corporate is strongly preferred
  • Professional or industry experience in marketing, sales or related fields is strongly preferred
  • Track record with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching is preferred
  • An established research agenda or record of scholarly contributions, including peer-reviewed journal publications or conference presentations is not required but is a plus
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn, online and hybrid instructional delivery methods is preferred.
  • An earned doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates near completion may be considered, provided the degree is conferred prior to the start date). Exceptional professional experience can also be considered for candidates with executive experience and a master’s degree.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Discount
  • Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
  • Employee Discounts & Services
  • Free Parking
  • Onsite Health & Wellness Center
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University of Indianapolis

The University of Indianapolis, founded in 1902, is a private liberal arts institution offering 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 40 master’s degree programs, five doctoral programs, and a variety of certificate programs. Personalized attention, experiential learning, and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 are just the beginning of what makes the University of Indianapolis unique.

Founded in 1902
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1.9K employees (120 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
619.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$10.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
48.9%
Referral
7.6%
Social
0.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
94 (5% of company)

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