Assistant Professor, Business
About The Position
The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Marketing. This is a tenure-track position located in Parkville, MO with a start date of August 2026 (preferred) or January 2027. Primary responsibilities include high-quality face-to-face and online teaching, service, and scholarship. Qualified candidates will demonstrate working collaboratively with colleagues for program development, assessment, providing service to the university and community, and engaging in student advising. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence to teach multiple marketing courses and serve as the program lead for the marketing undergraduate and graduate programs. This includes oversight of adjunct faculty. The Robert W. Plaster School of Business at Park University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The school and College of Management offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees in business disciplines. Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or D.B.A with Marketing emphasis, or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited university. ABD will be considered.
- Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness.
- Demonstrated record of quality scholarly activity.
- Related industry or consulting experience.
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
- Resume
- Salary requirements
Nice To Haves
- Program leadership experience
Responsibilities
- High-quality face-to-face and online teaching
- Service
- Scholarship
- Working collaboratively with colleagues for program development
- Assessment
- Providing service to the university and community
- Engaging in student advising
- Teach multiple marketing courses
- Serve as the program lead for the marketing undergraduate and graduate programs
- Oversight of adjunct faculty
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
