Assistant Professor Of Marketing

Assistant Professor

Department of Marketing

College of Business

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks applicants for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank starting in Fall 2024. Applicants should demonstrate the ability and qualifications commensurate with successful and ongoing involvement in the Department and College’s research and graduate programs, including the doctoral program and teaching courses at the undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. levels.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in marketing or a related discipline from an AACSB or equivalent accredited School or College of Business at the time of the appointment. They must demonstrate the ability to conduct high-quality research in the areas of social media, digital marketing, branding, and influencer marketing aimed at top-tier marketing journals. Further, the applicants must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Their experience and credentials should be commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who have a publication record in top-tier marketing journals such as the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, and Marketing Science.

About the Department of Marketing

The Department of Marketing (https://business.unl.edu/marketing/) has 15 faculty members. It provides a very collegial environment for research and teaching. The Agribusiness Program and the Center for Sales Excellence are also housed in the department, offering resources and opportunities for collaboration with industry partners.

About the College

The faculty, students, and staff who comprise the College of Business bring a high level of dedication to providing exceptional education and real-world experiences for our students. We have enjoyed unprecedented growth in students, programs, faculty, and research. As the College continues to build on and further develop its strengths, we have hired more than fifty new faculty members over the last three years. Our new 240,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Howard L. Hawks Hall (fully funded through the generous support of our alumni, business partners, and friends) provides faculty and students with the perfect setting to achieve their goals. Lincoln and nearby Omaha have thriving business communities that engage with the College. The College prides itself on being an open and collaborative community. For more information, visit https://business.unl.edu/.

About Lincoln, Nebraska

The city of Lincoln, population 290,000, has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest’s most beloved mid-sized cities. It maintains a college-town atmosphere while providing the attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Lincoln offers the exhilaration of a big city and the serenity of the countryside all in one place. It was recently named America’s brightest and most affordable tech hub by Livability and a Smart Gigabit Community by the National Science Foundation-funded nonprofit U.S. Ignite. Accolades also include #4 best state capital to live in by WalletHub; #1 best city for new jobs by Forbes; a #2 highest quality of life ranking by The Huffington Post; and a #4 ranking in Children’s Health magazine’s listing of best places to raise a family. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, a vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and museums, and top college sports teams help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit https://go.unl.edu/connections, www.lincoln.org, and www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln for more information about Lincoln.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be received before June 24, 2024, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Access requisition F_240077 at https://employment.unl.edu. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. In addition, candidates must upload 1) a letter of application; 2) a detailed resume or CV that includes information on education, experience, qualifications, teaching experience (including title and levels of courses taught and summary of teaching evaluations), and research publications/working papers (if applicable); 3) a list of three references with complete contact information; and 4) additional supporting material that the candidate may want to submit (optional). The application must be complete before it can be evaluated. For specific questions about the application process, please email Michelle Jacobs (mjacobs1@unl.edu). For general questions about the position, email the chair of the search committee, Dr. Sajeesh Sajeesh (ssajeesh2@unl.edu).  

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.