Assistant Professor of Practice, Marketing

Business Faculty Opportunity at Northern Arizona University

Institution Overview
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a student-centered institution serving nearly 30,000 learners across its Flagstaff campus, online, and at more than 20 statewide sites. NAU blends a large university’s resources with personalized faculty support. The institution fosters a commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service while delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

College and Department Information
This position is housed within the Department of Information Systems, Management and Marketing (IMM) in the W. A. Franke College of Business. IMM supports four undergraduate majors and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The college is AACSB-accredited and emphasizes a balanced approach to teaching and intellectual engagement.

Position Summary
NAU seeks one career-track (non-tenure track) faculty member in Marketing to begin August 2025. This is a 9-month appointment focused on delivering high-quality instruction and maintaining professional or academic qualifications under AACSB standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach four Marketing courses per semester (12 credit hours), across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities
• Participate in departmental and college-level service
• Engage in scholarly, intellectual, or professionally qualifying activities consistent with FCB and AACSB expectations
• This is an on-site role with minimal remote work opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Marketing, Marketing Analytics, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution by the appointment date
• Five years of professional experience in marketing analytics, digital marketing, social media, or related fields
• Eligibility to meet AACSB academic or professional qualification standards

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience in MBA or graduate-level marketing
• Experience with courses such as:
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Social Media Marketing
• Evidence of effective teaching, including student evaluations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to deliver engaging instruction in business administration faculty roles
• Capability to maintain qualifications aligned with AACSB requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in academic settings

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $81,111 – $82,914, based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, paid holidays, and tuition reduction options for employees and dependents
• Full details available on the NAU HR benefits page

Application Deadline
May 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Application Instructions
Submit the following documents in PDF or Word format:

• Cover letter outlining qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

To apply, visit NAU Jobs Portal and locate vacancy ID 608343.

Additional Information
This position requires a satisfactory criminal background check, employment history verification, and potentially a degree verification. NAU participates in E-Verify and complies with the Clery Act, including providing an Annual Security Report.

NAU does not offer U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and National Service alumni to apply.

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