Assistant Professor of Instruction, Marketing
The Williams College of Business at Xavier University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction position in the Department of Marketing beginning Fall 2027. The Williams College of Business is AACSB accredited. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to Ignatian Belonging. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and belonging that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and we deliberately seek out multiple perspectives.
The Assistant Professor of Instruction position is renewable on a yearly basis, with the potential after six years for promotion to Associate Professor of Instruction with a rolling two-year renewable contract. The candidate must be committed to providing quality teaching and to either (a) maintaining an active professional presence or (b) conducting scholarly research in compliance with AACSB standards for faculty. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties: Faculty members at Xavier University are expected to teach for both in-person and online modalities in our undergraduate and master's programs (MBA). The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in General Marketing (e.g., Introduction to Marketing and Marketing Capstone) and upper-division electives. The ideal candidate will have demonstratable expertise in Sales, Marketing Research, MarTech, or Category Management. The Williams College of Business places a strong emphasis on experientially-based teaching and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to incorporate hands-on, professional engagement in the classroom. Other duties include service and participation in the life of the Department and University consistent with the mission of Jesuit higher education, and professional development activities on- and off-campus. Teaching load is four courses per semester.
Required Qualifications: Applicants for this non-tenure track faculty position must have at least a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in marketing-related course work and a minimum of three years of professional work experience in the area of the teaching assignment. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness, an active professional or scholarly agenda, and relevant professional work experience. The successful candidate will be able to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.
We are strongly committed to enhancing Ignatian Belonging as it is central to our mission. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of belonging are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer.
To ensure consideration, applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi, and the names and contact information for three references on Xavier University's website.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion.
Please direct requests for additional information to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Richie L. Liu, liur2@xavier.edu.
Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:
