Assistant Professor of Marketing, Tenure-Track Position

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

18h

About The Position

Alvernia University’s ACBSP-accredited Header School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing position. The position may begin in Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The School offers a major in Marketing 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 includes curriculum development, program assessment, departmental initiatives, service, and meaningful research that grows the School’s scholarly footprint. A focus on sales, sales management, and personal selling is preferred. Commitment to high-impact teaching practices, including experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy, is expected.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field, demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement, a defined research agenda, and commitment to service. Alvernia is not offering employment visa sponsorship and is considering only candidates authorized to work in the United States.

The role is based in the collaborative Header School of Business, which provides faculty opportunities to contribute to program development, student experiences, employer partnerships, and continuous improvement. Alvernia is rooted in the Franciscan tradition and expects employees to contribute to its 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 is not offering employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A 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.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university consistent with Alvernia’s mission.
• Conduct meaningful research and grow the Header School of Business’s scholarly footprint.
• Use high-impact teaching practices, including experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• University-paid life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage; optional short-term disability and supplemental 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.
• Eligible employees on the main campus receive free access to the Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee meal plan with flexible 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