Assistant Professor of Marketing, Tenure-Track Position

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

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About The Position

Alvernia University’s ACBSP-accredited School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing position beginning in Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The School offers a Marketing major and seeks a dynamic scholar to contribute to the continued growth of its programs.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate marketing courses in traditional day, accelerated adult, online, and hybrid formats; advise and mentor students; and serve as faculty advisor to Alvernia’s AMA Chapter. The role also includes curriculum development, program assessment, departmental initiatives, service to the department, college, and university, and meaningful research that grows the School of Business’s scholarly footprint. A focus on sales, sales management, and personal selling is preferred. A commitment to high-impact teaching practices, including experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy, is expected.

The position is based in Alvernia University’s School of Business. Applications are reviewed beginning in Fall 2026, and the start date is negotiable. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not offered now or in the future.

Alvernia University is a forward-looking institution working to expand enrollment, strengthen business and entrepreneurship programs, increase international student engagement, and deepen community partnerships. The School of Business is an accredited, collegial team offering faculty opportunities to contribute to program development, student experiences, employer partnerships, and continuous improvement. Alvernia is rooted in the Franciscan tradition and welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs. Employees are expected to contribute to the University’s mission through service, respect, intellectual curiosity, innovation, accountability, and commitment to the common good.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Ability to integrate diverse pedagogical approaches in various learning environments.
• Defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly potential.
• Commitment to service within the department, university, and broader community.
• Authorization to work in the United States; the university does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Focus on sales, sales management, and personal selling.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate marketing courses in traditional day, accelerated adult, online, and hybrid formats.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve as faculty advisor to Alvernia’s AMA Chapter.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university consistent with Alvernia’s mission.
• Conduct meaningful research and grow the School of Business’s scholarly footprint.
• Use high-impact teaching practices such as experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage.
• University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage; options for short-term disability and supplemental family coverage, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting, a University gift contribution, and a match up to 5% of employee deferrals.
• 18 paid holidays each year.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents.
• Free access to the Medical & Counseling Center for benefit-eligible employees on the main campus.
• Employee meal plan with convenient, flexible campus dining options at a reduced cost.

What This Job Offers

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