Sales and Marketing Executives Inc. Chair of Excellence in Sales and Marketing and Chair of the Department of Marketing

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) at the University of Memphis is seeking applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of the Sales and Marketing Executives Inc. Chair of Excellence in Sales and Marketing and Chair of the Department of Marketing, with an anticipated start in Fall 2027. This role represents an opportunity to shape the future of marketing education, scholarship, and engagement at a Carnegie R1 institution. The department is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service, preparing students for a dynamic, technology-driven marketplace. This search aims to recruit a prominent leader in marketing research and education to guide the department's academic reputation, research productivity, doctoral education, and external engagement. The University will utilize resources from a vacant Chair of Excellence to support the recruitment of a distinguished scholar-leader with a strong record in research, doctoral mentorship, and academic leadership.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Marketing or a closely related discipline
• Tenure at the rank of Full Professor with a distinguished and sustained record of scholarly achievement and national visibility
• Demonstrated leadership ability in academic or professional settings
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills
• Experience with, or familiarity with, AACSB accreditation standards and processes
• Credentials and accomplishments sufficient to warrant appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure upon hire
• Scholarly distinction, national or international prominence, and academic leadership consistent with expectations for a Chair of Excellence-supported appointment

Responsibilities

• Faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and mentorship
• Strengthening and elevating the School's research profile
• Curriculum leadership across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Budgeting, scheduling, and administrative oversight
• Building strong relationships with the accounting profession and business community
• Advancing the School's visibility and reputation nationally and internationally
• Sustaining scholarly productivity as a Chair of Excellence
• Teach one course per semester
• Serve on the College's Executive Council
• Foster a culture of professionalism, collegiality, accountability, and mutual respect
• Build a high-functioning and collaborative academic environment

Benefits

• Academic-year appointment with additional summer compensation
• Competitive compensation package
• Administrative support
• Professional development resources
• Research support appropriate for a senior academic leader at a Carnegie R1 institution

What This Job Offers

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