Assistant Professor of Marketing

Mercyhurst University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Marketing within the Walker Business Department. We are a teaching-first institution committed to student-centered learning and academic excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for undergraduate teaching and mentoring and will contribute to the continued growth and innovation of our business programs. We welcome applicants from both academic and professional backgrounds. Candidates with a master’s degree in marketing and substantial industry experience are encouraged to apply. A terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) is preferred but not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to) The ideal candidate will be prepared to instruct a wide range of undergraduate courses in various marketing subjects including Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Principles of Marketing, and other courses as needed. Teaching methods should engage students through experiential learning, case studies, and real-world applications. The candidate will be responsible for advising and mentoring students, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in the marketing field through professional development, scholarship, or continued industry engagement. The candidate will participate in departmental initiatives, contribute to service activities within the department, University, and the broader community, and develop relationships with organizations in the field to facilitate student projects, internships, and job placements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in Marketing or a closely related field required; Ph.D., DBA, or ABD preferred. Demonstrated excellence in teaching or training, preferably at the undergraduate level. Professional experience in marketing, market research, branding, digital strategy, or related areas strongly preferred. Commitment to Mercyhurst’s mission and values, including a dedication to ethical leadership and service. Tenure track status commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

WORK CONDITIONS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pound and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a letter of interest including a brief description of teaching experience, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Human Resources

Mercyhurst University

501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546

[email protected]

All applicantes must be currently eligible to work in the United States