Description

The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University (BVU) seeks a dynamic professor who is committed to excellence in undergraduate education in marketing. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and effective classroom instruction within the marketing program and the business core. The position offers the opportunity to serve as lead faculty in the marketing program, working collaboratively to spearhead the update and enhancement of our marketing curriculum, ensuring that it remains relevant and aligned with industry needs. This position is tenure-track with an August 2026 start date. 

The Business major in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business is designed to develop each student’s analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills grounded in a comprehensive understanding of business and marketing. The Siebens School is committed to transforming students into exemplary business leaders by immersing them in a challenging learning environment through coursework, simulations, internships, participation in projects, travel opportunities, professional conferences, and partnering with faculty on research. Especially impactful hands-on experience can be gained through engaging with industry partners and the Lamberti Center for Entrepreneurship.

 Primary Responsibilities: 

• Teach 12 credit hours per fall and spring semesters
• Effectively develop and deliver innovative problem-based classroom instruction in marketing and business in a positive learning environment.
• Work to incorporate experiential learning opportunities into the student experience
• Practice quality interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Interact effectively with students and colleagues, function as an independent professional and work effectively as a team member
• Possess ability and willingness to work with diverse populations
• Supervise, mentor, and advise students and student organizations
• Remain active and current in the field through professional development activities
• Be responsible for University service such as committee work, participation in departmental projects, and academic advising.
• Assist in recruitment visits with prospective students to the University
• Establish and maintain strong connections with marketing professionals, industry leaders, and organizations to ensure curriculum relevance and facilitate student internships and career opportunities. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution. (non-tenure track)
• Ability to provide excellent instruction and teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate marketing and business core curricula.
• Ability to teach, advise, and mentor the professional development of students.
• Ability to build connections with professionals in industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution. (tenure track or non-tenure track, depending on candidate’s qualifications and interests)
• Relevant professional experience in marketing.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary/university level
• Experience teaching courses in face-to-face and online settings.

 
This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  

To apply, please submit:

• a letter of application detailing your qualifications and interest in the position
   graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment),
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught
• Contact information for three professional references (including title, address, e-mail address, and phone number).