"Marketing Faculty - Non-Tenure Track"

Job Details

Marketing - Faculty Non-Tenure Track 9-Month

Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Position #989818

Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio

Basic Function:

The Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship at Kent State University invites applications for a non-tenure track (NTT) lecturer or assistant professor position beginning August 20, 2026. This is a continuous, renewable position with an emphasis on teaching. NTT faculty in the college are expected to engage in scholarly or other relevant professional activities to maintain currency in the field.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate marketing courses depending on departmental needs (e.g., international marketing, marketing research, marketing application, social media and digital marketing). The department offers courses primarily in person and some courses online. Candidates with a Ph.D. may have the opportunity to teach in the MBA program.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s in Marketing: For candidates with a master's degree, an appointment is at the rank of NTT lecturer.

OR

A Doctoral degree in Marketing: For candidates with a doctoral degree, an appointment is at the rank of NTT assistant professor.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching an international marketing course.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

*The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.*