Associate Professor of Marketing

Position Overview
The Department of Business at the American University in Bulgaria invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor (or higher rank) in Marketing. This is a tenure-track faculty position starting in Fall 2026. The role is ideal for an experienced marketing scholar who enjoys teaching, research, and close work with students in a liberal arts setting. Do you enjoy shaping future business leaders while growing your academic career in an international environment? This position offers that balance.

Teaching Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach six marketing courses per academic year at the undergraduate level. Courses are taught in English and follow an American liberal arts teaching style. Faculty are expected to use active learning, discussion, and real-world examples. If you enjoy small classes and direct student engagement, you will feel at home here.

Research and Scholarly Activity
Faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda in marketing or a closely related field. Publications should match the expectations of an associate or full professor. The university supports ongoing research and values work that connects theory with practice. Do you like research that travels beyond the page and into real business life? This environment encourages that.

Service and Academic Community
The role includes student advising and service to the department, the university, and the wider academic and local community. Collaboration is key. Faculty regularly work together on projects, events, and student activities. Business students also organize high-profile events, including TEDxAUBG, offering meaningful ways to connect teaching with impact.

Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related discipline. Candidates should currently hold the rank of associate professor or full professor. Prior experience teaching marketing courses at the college level in English is required. Experience in a liberal arts environment is preferred, though a clear interest in adapting to this teaching style is also welcome. A collegial and cooperative mindset is essential.

Preferred Background
Applications are especially encouraged from candidates who hold habilitation in Bulgaria or another European country. International academic experience is valued and aligns well with the university’s global mission.

About the American University in Bulgaria
The American University in Bulgaria is a private, American-style liberal arts university located in Blagoevgrad, in southwestern Bulgaria. The university serves nearly 1,300 students from more than 40 countries. Faculty come from over 23 nationalities, creating a truly global academic setting. Instruction is in English. Graduates go on to top graduate schools in the United States and Europe or succeed in business, public service, and nonprofit careers worldwide.

Application Process
Candidates must apply online and submit a letter of application explaining how they meet the role requirements, along with a full curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication list. Additional materials may be requested later. Only complete applications submitted through the official application form will be reviewed. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Important Note for Applicants
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This role offers a rare mix of academic rigor, teaching focus, and international life experience. If you are looking for a meaningful next step in your marketing faculty career, this opportunity deserves your attention.