The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University invites applications for a dynamic and innovative marketing educator to join our faculty. We seek a passionate teacher, mentor, and thought leader who is excited to prepare the next generation of marketing professionals through engaging instruction, real-world application, and meaningful industry connections.
Whether your background is rooted in academia, industry practice, or a combination of both, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in advancing our marketing program, helping to modernize curriculum, expand experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen partnerships with businesses and organizations.
This position is tenure-track with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Candidates with significant professional experience and a master's degree may also be considered for a non-tenure-track appointment.
At BVU, business education extends far beyond the classroom. Our students develop analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills through immersive learning experiences that include:
- Live client projects and business simulations
- Internships and career-focused experiences
- Faculty-student research collaborations
- Professional conferences and networking opportunities
- Domestic and international travel experiences
- Entrepreneurship initiatives through the Lamberti Center for Entrepreneurship
As a faculty member, you will have the opportunity to influence students' career trajectories while collaborating with colleagues who are committed to innovation, student success, and community engagement.
This role offers the opportunity to
- Serve as a lead faculty member within the marketing program.
- Influence the future direction of marketing education at BVU.
- Develop innovative courses that reflect emerging trends in digital marketing, analytics, consumer behavior, AI-enabled marketing, branding, and strategic communications.
- Build partnerships with businesses and industry leaders that create meaningful learning opportunities for students.
- Mentor students as they prepare for careers in marketing, sales, advertising, entrepreneurship, and related fields.
- Contribute to a collaborative and student-centered academic community.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach 12 credit hours during both fall and spring semesters.
- Deliver engaging student-centered instruction in marketing courses and the business core curriculum.
- Incorporate experiential and project-based learning opportunities into coursework.
- Help lead the ongoing review, enhancement, and modernization of the marketing curriculum.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student growth and success.
- Mentor and advise students regarding academic, professional, and career development.
- Supervise student projects, internships, and student organizations as appropriate.
- Build and maintain relationships with marketing professionals, agencies, corporations, entrepreneurs, and community organizations.
- Facilitate internship, networking, and career opportunities for students.
- Remain professionally active through scholarship, industry engagement, certifications, consulting, professional development, or other relevant activities.
- Participate in university service, including committee assignments, academic advising, and departmental initiatives.
- Assist with student recruitment and represent the University at outreach and admissions events.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction.
- Commitment to student mentoring, advising, and professional development.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and external partners.
- Commitment to engaging and supporting students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Qualification
- Doctorate in Marketing or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Professional experience in marketing, advertising, digital marketing, sales, brand management, market research, analytics, communications, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
- Postsecondary teaching experience.
- Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online environments.
- Experience developing industry partnerships, internships, or experiential learning opportunities.
- Evidence of scholarship, consulting, professional leadership, or other meaningful contributions to the field.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit:
- Letter of interest describing qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae, including teaching and/or professional experience.
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review; official transcripts will be required upon appointment).
- Contact information for three professional references, including title, email address, and phone number.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.
A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.
Buena Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke-Free Campus.