Job Description:

• Deliver undergraduate courses in marketing principles, marketing analytics, marketing research, and other needed topics which may include consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and global business.
• Teach in various formats that may include traditional classrooms, large auditorium sessions (up to 260 students), hybrid, and online modes.
• Achieve high teaching evaluations and showcase pedagogical excellence.
• First two years is a 2/2 teaching load, then 3/3 teaching load.
• Establish and maintain an independent research program in marketing and related fields.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed ABDC journals and present findings at reputable marketing conferences.
• Support the department's academic goals through applied research and industry engagement.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects with colleagues from across the university.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university governance, including serving on committees and developing programs.
• Mentor and advise students in academic, career, and professional growth.
• Support departmental accreditation, program evaluation, and strategic planning efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to enhance student experiential learning.
• Support recruitment, retention, and diversity efforts within the department and college.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve as a faculty advisor for a related student organization.

Short Job Description:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., DBA) from an accredited institution in marketing or a closely related field, completed by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated research potential through publications, conference presentations, or dissertation work in marketing or related areas.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
• Commitment to innovative teaching methods and ability to educate a diverse group of students, including international students and non-traditional learners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners.
• Commitment to mentoring students through advising, research supervision, co-curricular activities, registered student organizations, or student success initiatives.

Job Ref: F301P

Job Reply URL: 4989

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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