Assistant Professor of Marketing

Posting Details

Posting Details


Position Title
Assistant Professor of Marketing


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College
Cameron School Business - 312 College


Dept/School
Department of Marketing - 31283


Vacancy Number
16F-786


Position Number
394


Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus


Brief Summary of Work for this Position


The Department of Marketing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027.

Candidates with experience teaching marketing research, marketing analytics, digital marketing analytics, consumer behavior, or sales are encouraged to apply. The candidate is also expected to conduct scholarly research activities that result in high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and to provide service to advance the mission of the department, school, university, and academy.

A research-active faculty member should expect to maintain a 3/2 teaching load. The ideal candidate will produce impactful research and advance the field of marketing through scholarly contributions, while also impacting the lives of future marketing professionals through teaching and service efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a related field from an AACSB-accredited school. NOTE: ABD's with an expected conferral date before August 1, 2027 are encouraged to apply.
  • ABD candidates with a Ph.D. conferred by August 1, 2027, can anticipate an initial appointment as Assistant Professor.
  • Selected candidates with a Ph.D. nearly completed (ABD, not conferred by August 1, 2027) can anticipate an initial appointment as Lecturer at a reduced salary for a one-year fixed-term appointment. Degree verification must be provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, and the candidate will be appointed to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience


Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in both face-to-face and online instruction. A proven track record in teaching marketing courses such as:

• Marketing Research
• Marketing Analytics
• Digital Marketing Analytics
• Consumer Behavior
• Professional Selling
• Sales Management

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit


The Department of Marketing serves over 600 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in two areas: (1) Marketing Strategy and (2) Professional Selling. The Cameron School of Business' Marketing Department is home to the Center for Sales Excellence & Customer Delight. The Department also offers a course in the Cameron School core curriculum, a Marketing specialization in the MBA program, and several elective courses across various business masters' programs.

College/School Information


UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

University Information


The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement


UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment


Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings
Multi-Positions


Special Notes to Applicants


Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidates selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Application materials should include:

1. Cover Letter (please address this letter to Dr. Mark Pelletier, chair of the search committee, and specify how you meet the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this position, etc.)
2. Curriculum Vita (including a list of courses taught previously and evaluations/ratings for those courses)
3. A minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Position Type
Permanent


Job Posting Date
08/11/2026


Job Close Date
09/14/2026