Assistant Professor of Marketing

Advise undergraduate marketing students, mentor student projects, and contribute to experiential learning opportunities and industry-engaged activities.

Provide institutional and campus service as defined by University Policy and the College of Business, including holding office hours, attending department and College of Business meetings and committee service in compliance with university policy.

Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication consistent with the expectations for tenure and promotion at Utah Tech University.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited institution required; candidates who are ABD will be considered if the degree will be completed by August 2027.
• Active research agenda with evidence of scholarly productivity in product marketing or a closely related area, such as product management, new product development, product lifecycle management, product or marketing strategy, go-to-market strategy, positioning and differentiation, technology commercialization, innovation, market adoption or diffusion, customer insight or co-creation, portfolio strategy, emerging marketing technologies, or related areas.
• Demonstrated professional industry experience in product marketing, product management, go-to-market strategy and/or execution, product strategy, technology commercialization, or a closely related area is required.
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative, applied curriculum and deliver engaging instruction. Finalists will be required to deliver a teaching demonstration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working with industry partners and incorporating experiential, project-based, or technology-enhanced learning into the classroom is preferred.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $100,000-$106,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 12, 2026; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one- to two-page statement describing their current and future research agenda, statement of teaching philosophy/effectiveness,contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), and transcripts. Semifinalists may be asked for a representative research paper/working paper. Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

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Benefits

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.