Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management

Eastern CT State University • Willimantic, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of Business Administration is seeking an Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management for a tenure-track appointment in academic year 2027–2028. The successful candidate will contribute to a growing Business Administration program and help develop interdisciplinary opportunities connecting business with entertainment, hospitality, tourism, and related creative industries.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in marketing, management, and Eastern’s Liberal Arts Core; demonstrate excellence in teaching; maintain an active program of scholarly and professional activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment; advise and mentor students; support undergraduate research and experiential learning; and contribute service to the department, university, profession, and community. The candidate may also contribute to proposed entertainment management curriculum and future interdisciplinary initiatives, including developing regional partnerships, expanding internships and experiential learning, and supporting student professional organizations.

Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University, located in Willimantic, Connecticut. It serves approximately 4,500 students and offers undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences and professional fields, as well as select graduate programs. The university describes its environment as collaborative, with small classes and close faculty-student engagement. Faculty support includes professional development, research grants, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, diversity initiatives, and assistance with external funding. The position offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered, but the terminal degree must be completed by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and growth in entertainment, hospitality, tourism, and related fields.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, an active scholarly agenda appropriate to the discipline and expectations of a tenure-track appointment.
• Commitment to student advising, mentoring, and service.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise through teaching, research, and/or professional practice in marketing or closely related sectors.
• Experience developing applied, interdisciplinary, or career-oriented curricula and programs in entertainment, hospitality, and tourism industries.
• Meaningful industry engagement and interest in developing external partnerships, internships, and experiential-learning opportunities.
• Potential to contribute to academic and/or scholarship priorities related to the College of Business’s ongoing accreditation.
• Interest in teaching innovative liberal arts core/ELAC seminars that make business concepts accessible to students across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in marketing, management, and Eastern’s Liberal Arts Core.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly and professional activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Support undergraduate research and experiential learning.
• Contribute to departmental, university, professional, and community service.
• Contribute to the development of proposed curriculum in entertainment management and future interdisciplinary curricular initiatives in entertainment, hospitality, tourism, and related fields.
• Potentially build partnerships with regional organizations, expand internship and experiential-learning opportunities, and support student professional organizations.

Benefits

• Paid personal, vacation, and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement benefits and retiree health care.
• Tuition waiver for the employee and eligible dependents at Connecticut State Universities.
• Voluntary and supplemental benefits, including deferred retirement contribution plans, dependent care assistance, and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Professional development, research grants, and assistance with external funding for research and educational projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree