Lecturer in Marketing at Penn State Behrend

Penn State University • Erie, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Black School of Business at Penn State Behrend is seeking a non-tenure-track, one-year fixed-term faculty member in Marketing, starting August 2026. The position is for a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, depending on qualifications, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching. The role involves teaching undergraduate and MBA-level marketing courses, including the undergraduate capstone in Marketing Strategy, Retailing, and MBA-level Marketing Strategy. Instruction will be delivered in both residential and hybrid formats (a mix of in-person and online within a single course). The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and to fostering an inclusive academic community. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in marketing or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and MBA-level courses in marketing.
• Ability to teach the undergraduate capstone in Marketing Strategy.
• Ability to teach Retailing courses.
• Ability to teach MBA-level Marketing Strategy courses.
• Ability to deliver instruction in residential and hybrid formats.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Ability to work with individuals who have a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in analytics or quantitative methods.
• Experience in the use of Excel.
• Experience with statistical software packages.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in a hybrid and/or online format.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and MBA-level courses in marketing.
• Teach the undergraduate capstone in Marketing Strategy.
• Teach Retailing courses.
• Teach MBA-level Marketing Strategy courses.
• Deliver instruction in residential and hybrid formats.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Work with individuals who have a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level