Assistant or Associate Professor - Marketing

The School of Business at the University of Kansas invites applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Marketing for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning August 18, 2026.

This position will interact with students, faculty, industry partners, and the broader business community through research, teaching, and service. Individuals with research and teaching interests in sales management, digital marketing, or marketing strategy are encouraged to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities may be in, although not limited to, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, or Marketing Strategy.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe.At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment

The University of Kansas and Lawrence, Kansas
The University of Kansas is one of the leading research universities in the United States and is known for its strong tradition of academic excellence. Since 1909, the University of Kansas has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the premier consortium of research institutions in North America.

The University of Kansas School of Business offers undergraduate, master's (full-time, part-time, and online) and doctoral programs. In recent years, the School has experienced remarkable growth and currently enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate students. The School's Strategic Management and Management faculty routinely publish in top journals, serve as Editors and on Editorial Boards, and supervise a robust doctoral program.

The School of Business sits on KU's main campus in Lawrence. In May 2016, the School of Business moved into its new $70.5 million home, Capitol Federal Hall. Lawrence is located 35 miles west of Kansas City atop Mount Oread in the Kansas River valley. It has a population of about 100,000, with a large student population and a small-town, friendly atmosphere with many major-city lifestyle amenities. Lawrence boasts a nationally recognized live-music scene and a historic downtown full of small businesses, art galleries, microbreweries, bars, restaurants and more. Museums in town and on campus offer exhibits of classic and contemporary art, natural history and anthropology.

Today, residents take advantage of the many walking and bike trails along the Kansas River and around the town's perimeter. A few minutes outside the wooded city of Lawrence is Clinton State Park and Reservoir, with over 1,400 acres of public land and water. With only a short drive, one can wander through the gently rolling Flint Hills or explore the numerous historic sites and state parks of north-eastern Kansas.

Kansas City, Kansas, home to the University of Kansas Medical Center, is a 40-minute drive from Lawrence. The Kansas City metropolitan area has a population of two million and offers many fine restaurants, superb shopping and an extensive choice of professional, cultural and sporting events. The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers flights to all major U.S. cities and is less than an hour's drive from Lawrence.

40% Research- Conduct and publish research on marketing topics in leading academic journals.

20% Teaching- Teach a combination of required and elective courses in marketing at the undergraduate, master's and/or doctoral levels.

20% Service- Engage in school, university, and professional service activities.

1. A Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in marketing (must have completed or have reasonable expectation of completing the degree by August 18, 2026).
2. Demonstrated (or high potential for) excellent scholarship as shown through publications or working papers.
3. Demonstrated (or high potential for) teaching excellence in marketing.
4. Candidates at the Associate Professor level must meet the requirements for Promotion and Tenure at that level for the School of Business at the University of Kansas.

Evaluation of these requirements will be made through (1) letter of application describing experience and accomplishments; (2) record of productivity in teaching and research as noted in CV; (3) research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., publications); (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations); (5) information provided by three professional references. Letters of reference may be included in the online application packet or submitted to busmbladmin@ku.edu.

To be considered, candidates must submit an online application. Application should include a: (1) cover letter describing experience and accomplishments, (2) record of productivity in teaching, research and service as noted in CV, (3) research statement and supplemental materials, (e.g., publications), (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), and (5) three professional references. Letters of reference may be sent directly to busmbladmin@ku.edu or attached to online application.

Review of applications will begin 8/4/2025 and will continue as needed until a pool of qualified applicants has been identified.

General questions to Amy McCurdy, busmbladmin@ku.edu.
Position specific inquiries to Kissan Joseph, kjoseph@ku.edu

Commensurate with experience

Monday August 4, 2025

Tuesday August 18, 2026