"Assistant Teaching Professor- Marketing"

Assistant Teaching Professor- Marketing

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Rank: Assistant

Job Description:

The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Marketing Department beginning Fall 2026. This is a non-tenure-track teaching position with a renewable three-year term.

The position's primary responsibility is teaching in the undergraduate, MBA, and MS in Marketing programs. The salary is competitive; the standard teaching load is 7 courses per academic year. This is a full-time teaching position on-campus in Syracuse and with the expectation to be available to support and mentor students and their learning, actively participate in departmental and school activities, and contribute to Whitman's emphasis on experiential, career-ready education. A passion for teaching and student success is essential.

The successful candidate will contribute to Whitman's goals for preparing students for leadership in modern marketing through teaching excellence in areas such as digital marketing, social media, digital retail, global marketing, and marketing analytics. This role offers unique opportunities to engage with the newly launched Center for the Creator Economy, connecting faculty to cutting-edge developments in marketing innovation, digital marketing, social media, content creation, influencer marketing and emerging business models.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Marketing, Retail Management, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Excellent knowledge of digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, and/or retail management
• Proficiency with marketing analytics tools and data-driven decision making

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Industry experience in digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, retail, or related fields
• Familiarity with the creator economy, influencer marketing, or social commerce
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or potential for teaching excellence at the university level
• Experience with experiential learning, case method teaching, or project-based courses
• Expertise in marketing analytics tools (such as but not limited to Google Analytics, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, or similar)
• Track record of curriculum innovation and course development
• Professional certifications in digital marketing or analytics
• Experience collaborating with industry partners or research centers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage student populations from many different walks of life
• Commitment to excellent pedagogy and student success

Responsibilities:

• Teach a seven-course annual load across undergraduate and/or graduate courses (MBA and MS in Marketing) in marketing with emphasis on digital marketing, digital retail, social media marketing, e-commerce, and marketing analytics.
• Create experiential learning opportunities that connect students with real-world challenges in digital commerce and digital marketing, in partnership with Whitmans experiential learning center.
• Collaborate with others on the development of innovative courses and programming related to the creator economy, including influencer marketing, digital content strategy, social commerce, platform economics and analytic tools.
• Passionately engage in student mentoring, advising and support such as through independent studies and internships.
• Maintain active connections with industry through the Center for the Creator Economy and other partnerships.
• Foster an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, innovation, and is welcoming to all.
• Participate in department, school, and university service activities such as committees and groups.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration candidates must attach the following documents: cover letter with a brief section on teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a list of three references. Candidates may upload optional letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: 01/15/2026

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6784382