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Assistant Professor (Marketing)

Job Description

Department

Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch - 330100

Posting Open Date

01/22/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Assistant Professor (Marketing)

Appointment Type

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID

FAC0005430

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

FTE

1

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts, and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation, and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant, and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers, and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life, and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Position Summary

The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking to fill one or more tenure-track faculty positions in the Marketing academic area with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Candidates should possess research interests in managerially relevant topics and be skilled in relevant research methods, especially empirical and/or analytical quantitative methods. The Marketing academic area conducts managerially relevant research using rigorous empirical and analytical techniques, creates synergy between their research and teaching, and makes an impact on the business community and society by actively disseminating their insights. The Kenan-Flagler Business School seeks candidates who fit these emphases; and, thus, add to the Marketing academic area.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Positions require a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) granted, or nearly completed, in Marketing or a related field. Hired candidates with a Ph.D. can anticipate an initial appointment of Assistant Professor. Hired candidates with a Ph.D. nearly completed can anticipate an initial appointment of Instructor.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Successful applicants will have strong research skills and will be expected to publish in top-tier academic Marketing journals. We are particularly interested in candidates with analytical/empirical modeling interests and who conduct managerially relevant research.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants may view the job posting and follow the application process to be considered at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/295329.

Applicants should submit their current curriculum vitae; one (1) job market paper; one (1) additional writing sample; and the names, institutions, email addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two (2), and a maximum of four (4), reference letter writer(s). At the time of hire, four (4) letters of recommendation must have been received for selected applicants.

Reference letter writers will receive an email with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation through the recruitment system. Materials should be submitted electronically, but be addressed to:

Marketing Search Committee, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3490, McColl Building, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/295329

Department Contact Name and Title

Laura Howe, Faculty Executive Coordinator

Department Contact Telephone or Email

laura_howe@unc.edu

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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