Professor of Marketing

Description

Position Summary:

The College of Business and Entrepreneurship at North Greenville University seeks a dynamic and experienced marketing professional with a passion for teaching to join our faculty as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Marketing.  This unique position emphasizes a blend of academic preparedness and substantial real-world experience in the digital marketing domain.  We are seeking a practitioner-scholar who can bridge the gap between theory and practice, and bring current industry insights and trends into the classroom.  The candidate should have extensive and demonstrable professional experience in leading and executing marketing strategies.  The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree (PhD/DBA) in Marketing, or a closely related field (or ABD with imminent completion) combined with a proven track record of success in leading and executing digital marketing strategies.  A candidate with a master’s degree may be considered for appointment as an Instructor if the individual has significant and relevant experience.  The ideal candidate will have established connections with industry professionals and organizations, providing students with networking and internship opportunities, and would be someone who could serve as a liaison between the University and the digital marketing community.  Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and the ability to integrate biblical faith in the teaching discipline are essential. 

North Greenville University is a teaching university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention.  Members of the NGU faculty are orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, are role models in their piety and ethics, maintain active membership in an evangelical congregation, and mentor students academically and spiritually.  They are Christian scholars who reflect upon their discipline from the perspective of a biblical worldview and are expected to teach in accordance with, and not contrary to the university’s Statement on Human Flourishing.  All employees of NGU are required to abstain from illegal drugs and beverage alcohol. Affirm an understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester consisting of a variety of undergraduate marketing courses
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current industry trends and best practices and incorporate experiential learning opportunities into coursework
• Maintain office hours
• Mentor and advise students
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on university committees
• Participate in campus events such as chapel, convocations, and graduation, and assist in managing sport-related functions and events on campus
• Develop professionally through reading, practice, scholarship, and formal instruction
• Be involved in service to the profession, the community, and the Church
• Model genuine Christian faith in and beyond the classroom
• Intentionally and explicitly integrate the Christian faith with teaching and scholarship.

  Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Able to move between buildings and attend classes, meetings, and functions across campus.
• Speaking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, professionally, and with a contextually appropriate tone and volume.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and express emotions and thoughts in an honest, collegial, constructive, and prudent manner

Working Relationships and Work Schedule

This position is a full-time position with a 12-month contract and a nine-month instructional period.  Classes will primarily be taught in person on the Tigerville campus, but online undergraduate or online graduate courses may also be part of the teaching load.  Marketing faculty members report to the Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing, who reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, who reports to the Dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Application

As part of the application, candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, and the contact information for two professional references, and one reference from a leader in your church.  Candidates submitting materials by March 24, 2025 will receive full consideration.  Review of candidates will continue until the positions are filled.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Marketing or a closely related field, or a master’s degree with significant and relevant experience
• Industry experience in marketing or related areas
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• The ability to integrate biblical faith in the teaching discipline.