Assistant/Associate/Professor of Marketing

Description

General Job Brief

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Marketing will teach courses in the Department of Business Administration’s Marketing Program. Specific courses in the Program include Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Selling and Sales Management, Advertising and Promotion, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Research, and Marketing Management. Faculty members are responsible for preparing and delivering all course materials, including the syllabus, lecture, and other course delivery preparation, as well as keeping attendance records.

The ACU Department of Business Administration’s undergraduate Marketing degree is a growing, dynamic program within the University, with graduates taking positions of influence in their career fields and furthering studies at prestigious graduate institutions. The Department of Business Administration is particularly interested in Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications, Data Science, Business Analytics, and related areas.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, as well as the ability to advance that mission and vision through classroom instruction, person-to-person mentorship, and discipleship.

Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the job's diversity and difficulty levels.)

• To advocate for the mission and vision of ACU and as the representative of the Department of Business Administration to ACU administration and outside constituencies.
• To serve as a faculty member and teach four classes per semester (eight classes per year).
• To meaningfully advance the recruitment of students and the growth of ACU’s Department of Business Administration through coordination with ACU recruiting staff, attendance at recruiting events, communication with prospective students, and other methods.
• To develop written syllabi and required course materials. 
• To evaluate the subject matter taught and maintenance of student records.
• To prepare and grade exams.
• To maintain office hours to advise and assist students.
• To participate in departmental and university-wide meetings.
• To provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.
• To participate in curriculum and program development and assessment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Professional Studies and/or the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Working Conditions

• Requires the ability to read, write, see, hear, and speak clearly
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, or sit for long periods of time
• Requires working on a computer, PC, or laptop; ability to work these and office-related equipment
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds

Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes and an active Christian faith
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings

To apply: All applicants must subscribe to ACU’s statement of faith and Core Commitments. Applicants may use ACU’s online hiring portal to submit a send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, personal statement of faith, statement of teaching and advising philosophy, and the names of three professional references (including email addresses and phone numbers).

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Fair Labor Standards Act

This position is full-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.

Qualifications

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) with an emphasis in Marketing
• At least three years of experience teaching in a higher education setting
• The position requires experience and commitment to fostering a deep biblical worldview understanding of the study of Marketing, specifically through integrating biblical worldview in the classroom and throughout the department’s curriculum, course development, classroom instruction, and faculty development.
• Experience with various instructional delivery systems, including integration of technology into coursework
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Evidence of a Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate orthodox biblical principles and learning