Assistant Professor of Marketing

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Stetson University's School of Business Administration invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Marketing (9-month appointment) in DeLand, FL. The Stetson School of Business Administration is an entrepreneurially minded school dedicated to delivering an innovative and comprehensive business curriculum and experience to our students. Applicants interested in developing distinctive courses and programs that leverage interdisciplinary collaborations and experiential learning within the school and across the institution are preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: The University seeks a candidate capable of collaborating with current faculty to continue developing and nurturing the rapid growth of the marketing major. The University seeks a candidate who will contribute to teaching in the undergraduate marketing major and graduate marketing courses within the Master of Business Administration. A Ph.D. or other research doctorate in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. An emphasis in digital marketing, AI, marketing strategy or consumer behavior is preferred, but other areas of Marketing will be considered. Candidates with earned degrees will be given preference, but ABDs who will complete the degree by August 1, 2027, will be considered. Professional experience in the field of marketing with an emphasis in digital marketing and AI is desired, as is the ability to teach a wide breadth of marketing courses: social marketing, marketing strategy, customer relationship marketing, branding, and product development. Candidates are expected to demonstrate potential for effective teaching in digital marketing or social media marketing, consumer behavior and social marketing, preferably with teaching experience, and should demonstrate scholarly activity that leads to publication in peer reviewed, academic journals in one of those fields. Candidates must also be able to contribute to teaching principles of marketing courses, and the ability to contribute to graduate marketing management courses is desired. Evidence of professional activity sufficient to be qualified as "Scholarly Academic," as defined by AACSB and Stetson's faculty qualification standards, is required. Candidates should be willing to be fully engaged participants in the continued development of this growing program in and out of the classroom and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with multiple constituencies with diverse backgrounds. Experiential-based teaching is highly valued, and class sizes are typically less than 30 students.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The annual teaching load includes five regular courses and one approved contribution (equivalent to one course) to Hatter Ready, the University's experiential, contemporary, and integrative learning initiative. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses and will depend on the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and may include offerings for the University's requirements in General Education. Interested faculty may also offer theme-based courses that meet the University's requirements in General Education (e.g., First-Year or Junior Seminars) or international courses through Stetson's WORLD program and the Rinker Center for International Learning. Additional responsibilities include undergraduate advising; assistance with student recruitment; service to the university, college, and/or department; professional engagement; and building partnerships with both Florida-based and national practitioners and potential employers. All candidates should demonstrate a passion for the highest quality of teaching and maintain appropriate academic qualifications consistent with AACSB and School of Business Administration standards.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Marketing and Sales has a strategic focus, with an emphasis on experiential learning and client-based projects. A wide range of undergraduate Marketing courses are currently offered, including required courses in Marketing Management, Consumer Dynamics, Marketing Research, and Strategic Marketing. Undergraduate electives include Digital Marketing, Not-for-Profit Marketing, Supply Chains, Services Marketing, Global Marketing, and Sports Marketing. The department teaches Marketing Decision-Making in the School's MBA program. The department has an active marketing club with an active and exciting agenda of site visits, guest speakers, consulting projects, and national trips to New York City and other locations. The department has also offered immersive study-abroad experiences in Scotland, Austria, and France.

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Stetson's School of Business Administration ( is one of fewer than 200 elite business schools with dual accreditation of both the business school and accounting program by AACSB International. The School of Business Administration is well known for its academically rigorous learning environment and experiential learning opportunities. In small classes and beyond, faculty mentors help students to achieve their academic and professional goals. All members of the University community share a commitment to social and ethical responsibility, leadership development, and lifelong learning. The DeLand campus hosts all undergraduate programs in the Lynn Business Center, a modern classroom and computer lab facility. Several distinctive programs include the Joseph C. Prince Program in Entrepreneurship, the Roland and Sarah George Investments Institute, the Centurion Sales Program, and the summer Study Abroad Program in Innsbruck, Austria. The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is offered online and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is offered online and in person. Additional programs that combine a Stetson MBA with a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), a Juris Doctor (JD), or a concurrent Master of Science (MS) are made possible by partnerships with AdventHealth, Stetson University College of Law, and University of Florida Health, respectively.

THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1883, Stetson University ( is a private, selective university comprised of a rich array of liberal arts and professional academic programs. Collectively, Stetson's faculty works with nearly 3,800 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The University's historic main campus, located in DeLand, enrolls approximately 2,400 students in undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Music. Stetson University College of Law, Florida's first law school, moved from the main campus to Gulfport in 1945, and, with the addition of the Tampa Law Center, serves approximately 1,000 students working full-time or part-time toward J.D. or LL.M. degrees. Graduate programs based at the main campus in DeLand include Business, Accounting, Education, Counselor Education, and Creative Writing, with Educational Leadership cohorts also offered at the Gulfport campus. Florida's oldest private institution of higher learning, Stetson has regularly been ranked among the best regional universities in the Southeast and was the first private college in Florida to be granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Stetson University provides an inspiring education that engages students with rigorous academic and creative study grounded in liberal learning and promotes civic values of personal and social responsibility. Working closely with faculty and one another, students cultivate abilities to explore issues deeply, think critically, reason empirically, speak persuasively, and connect ideas creatively. Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, our vibrant community of teacher-scholars nurtures the potential of individual students to lead lives of significance and prepares each to meet the challenges of shaping the future—locally, nationally, and globally.

THE COMMUNITY: DeLand is a picturesque, residential community of 38,000 located 20 miles west of Daytona Beach, 35 miles northeast of Orlando, and just over an hour from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The area offers extensive cultural as well as recreational activities.

SALARY: Salary is competitive.

STARTING DATE: August 9, 2027

APPLICATION: Applicants must supply the following materials for consideration:

1. A cover letter that describes the candidate's qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, including teaching interests,
2. A current Curriculum Vitae,
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable (e.g., sample of recent, system-generated teaching evaluations),
4. Evidence of scholarship, if applicable (e.g., recent publications or working papers), and
5. Three professional letters of reference, with names and contact information, and at least two of whom can provide an evaluation of teaching ability or potential.

In the cover letter, candidates are encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive academic environments and engaging across differences. All correspondence will be held in strictest confidence. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to do so until the position is filled. Applicants who submit materials by September 25, 2026 will be assured of full consideration. Finalists will be invited to campus during fall 2026 or spring 2027.