Assistant Professor of Marketing

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY • Wichita, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Friends University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Division of Business, with a primary emphasis in marketing and additional teaching responsibilities in general business. The position begins in January 2027 and is anticipated to be at the rank of Assistant Professor of Business. A higher rank may be considered based on documented qualifying full-time faculty experience and academic credentials, but is not guaranteed.

The successful candidate will teach a standard load of four courses each semester, primarily in marketing and general business. Teaching may include undergraduate and, as appropriate, graduate courses, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and divisional needs. The faculty member will provide high-quality, student-centered instruction, maintain academic rigor and assessment, provide timely feedback, and connect marketing theory with contemporary marketing practice and business applications.

The position also includes advising and mentoring students, supporting enrollment and retention and student career readiness, and advising or overseeing assigned business clubs or student organizations. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum and program development, assessment, program improvement, divisional and university committees, and shared governance. Faculty are expected to pursue ongoing scholarship and professional development consistent with the Boyer model, and to provide documented service to the University, profession, and community.

Friends University is a Christian university of Quaker heritage in Wichita, Kansas. Candidates are expected to embrace the university’s Christian mission and RISE Core Values of Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or résumé, and contact information for three professional references. Applications are accepted only through the official university employment site.

Requirements

• A doctorate or terminal degree in the discipline is strongly preferred; candidates making demonstrable progress toward a doctorate may be considered.
• Candidates with a professional master’s degree may be considered if they have additional discipline-specific credentials and/or significant professional experience relevant to their teaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing concepts and ability to teach marketing courses.
• Ability to teach additional general business courses consistent with academic preparation and divisional needs.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to student advising and mentoring.
• Commitment to Friends University’s Christian mission and RISE values.

Nice To Haves

• University-level teaching experience in marketing or general business.
• Professional marketing experience that strengthens the ability to connect theory with contemporary business practice.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, student advising, or oversight of student organizations.
• Documented qualifying full-time faculty experience in a tenure-track appointment at an accredited university may support consideration for a higher rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard load of four courses each semester, primarily in marketing and general business.
• Teach undergraduate and, as appropriate, graduate courses based on qualifications and divisional needs.
• Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction; maintain academic rigor and assessment; provide timely feedback; and connect marketing theory with contemporary practice and business applications.
• Advise and mentor students and support student success, career readiness, enrollment, and retention.
• Advise or oversee assigned business clubs or student organizations.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development, curriculum review, assessment, and program improvement.
• Participate in divisional and university committees and shared governance.
• Engage in ongoing scholarship and professional development consistent with the Boyer model.
• Provide documented service to the University, profession, and community.

What This Job Offers

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