Assistant Professor, Marketing

Assistant Professor, Marketing

Salary

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Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

202600452

Home Org

Management Marketing & Business Law

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Marketing is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for delivering undergraduate and graduate instruction in marketing, maintaining an active program of scholarly research, and contributing service to the department, college, and university. The role supports the academic mission through effective teaching across instructional modalities, development and assessment of curriculum, and engagement in activities that promote student success. The position requires ongoing scholarly productivity, participation in shared governance, and adherence to institutional policies and accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching & Instruction

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing in face-to-face and/or online formats.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, and assessments aligned with curriculum objectives.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain office hours and provide academic support to students.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Conduct independent and/or collaborative research in marketing or related disciplines.
• Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Present research at academic conferences and professional meetings.
• Stay current with developments in the field of marketing.

Service & Institutional Engagement

• Participate in department, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Engage in professional service within academic or industry organizations.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.

Program Support & Professional Development

• Participate in departmental meetings and planning activities.
• Support program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching and research effectiveness.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is imminent.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses. For ABD candidates, some evidence of teaching performance or potential must be provided.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to teach across multiple areas of marketing (e.g., consumer behavior, marketing management, marketing research, digital marketing).
• Record of scholarly publications or research in progress.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of marketing theory, research methods, and contemporary practices.
• Effective instructional delivery across modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Research and analytical capability.
• Collaboration and service orientation within an academic environment.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, operate standard office and instructional technology, and perform routine classroom and office activities. Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required.

Job Conditions: This is a nine-month faculty appointment in an academic environment. Duties are performed in classroom, office, and remote instructional settings. Work may require occasional evening or weekend commitments related to teaching, research, or service activities. The position requires adherence to university policies, academic standards, and accreditation requirements, as well as engagement in a collegial and professional academic setting.

Pay Range: Commensurate

Who We Are:

Home to more than18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system ofT exas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than120-degreeoptions and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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Do you have a Ph.D. in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution? ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is imminent.

• Yes
• No

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Have you demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses. For ABD candidates? Some evidence of teaching performance or potential must be provided.

• Yes
• No

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Can you show evidence of potential for scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed academic journals?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lamar University

Address 1060 East Virginia St.

Beaumont, Texas, 77705

Phone 409-880-8375

Website https://www.lamar.edu/