Assistant Professor of Marketing

Marketing Faculty Position

The Department of Management and Marketing at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Marketing with a primary specialization in Product Marketing. In alignment with Utah Tech University's polytechnic mission, this tenure track faculty member will expand and enhance applied, industry-engaged learning in how organizations develop, position, differentiate, launch, manage, and grow products and brands. The position will emphasize the integration of customer insight, innovation, technology, and real-world marketing practice to prepare students for contemporary careers in product marketing and related fields. The successful candidate will contribute to the Marketing program through teaching, research, student mentoring, and engagement with industry and the broader community.

Responsibilities include teaching and designing 24 credit hours of lower- and/or upper-division courses per academic year across different delivery modalities. Courses could include Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Principles of Marketing, Entrepreneurial Marketing, and new upper-division electives related to product strategy, go-to-market execution, product positioning, technology marketing, innovation, or related areas. 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 include a 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.

Position details, compensation, and benefits include a 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. 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.