"Lecturer - Department of Marketing"

Lecturer - Department of Marketing

Clemson University: College of Business: Marketing

Location: Business (Powers)

Open Date: Jan 27, 2026

Description

The Department of Marketing in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University invites applications for two (2) full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track, in-person Lecturer positions. The compensation package includes state benefits (including health and dental insurance, retirement) and a (nine-month) starting salary of $75,000. Opportunities for additional compensation through summer or overload teaching may be available. Lecturers who meet performance expectations are eligible for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years of service and Principal Lecturer after an additional five years of service. The positions are term-limited and renewable annually, based on performance and funding availability. The preferred start date is August 15, 2026, but later start dates will be considered.

Lecturer responsibilities include teaching (90%) and service (10%). A typical teaching load is four (4) in-person undergraduate courses each full semester (fall and spring), with two to three different courses (preps) per year. Immediate teaching needs are expected to include Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Marketing Metrics, but top applicants will demonstrate a willingness and ability to teach a variety of marketing courses, including Principles of Marketing, Services Marketing, Advertising and Promotional Strategy, and other classes aligned with their areas of expertise. There may also be opportunities to teach graduate or online courses. Lecturers are expected to make service contributions at the department, college, and/or university levels by serving on committees and supporting strategic programs or initiatives.

Clemson University is a premier land-grant institution with competitive admissions and approximately 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Marketing has approximately 950 undergraduate (BS) students, 25 graduate (MS) students, 13 research (tenured/tenure-track) faculty members, and 13 teaching faculty members. Clemson University was recently ranked among the top 25 public universities in the country and the top university in South Carolina by the Wall Street Journal and is designated as a Carnegie R1 research university. The town of Clemson is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, located along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte and is 30 miles from Greenville, SC. Greenville has recently been named as a "Top-10 Fastest Growing U.S. City [#4]" (CNN), "Most Fun, Affordable Cities [#5]" (Bloomberg BusinessWeek), and "Best City for Young Adults [#13]" (Forbes).

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least a master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant industry or teaching experience. Applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, strong communication skills, and a willingness to teach a variety of marketing courses.

Application Instructions

The application packet should include:

1. Cover letter highlighting your qualifications and interest in the position
2. Current resumé
3. Names and contact information for at least three (3) references

Please submit your packet electronically at:

https://apply.interfolio.com/180674

Applications received by March 1, 2026, will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the positions are filled. Initial interviews with top applicants will be conducted online.

For more information, please contact Dr. Danny Weathers, Chair, Department of Marketing (pweath2@clemson.edu).