Assistant or Associate Professor in Marketing – University of Colorado Boulder

Academic Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor in Marketing – University of Colorado Boulder

Highlights

• Institution: University of Colorado Boulder

• Academic Unit / Department: Marketing Division, Leeds School of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 74693

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Field: Marketing

• Preferred Research Orientation: Empirical Quantitative Marketing

• Teaching Load: 3 courses annually

• Salary / Remuneration:

  • Assistant Professor: USD 205,000–233,000 per year

  • Associate Professor: USD 235,000–255,000 per year

• Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA

• Date Posted: September 10, 2026

• Anticipated Start: Fall 2027

• Full Consideration Deadline: October 10, 2026

• Final Deadline: Open until filled

Overview of Role

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Marketing beginning Fall 2027.

The search primarily targets advanced Assistant Professors or early-stage Associate Professors with expertise in empirical quantitative methods. Particular interest exists in candidates applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to marketing research, although scholars from all substantive areas of marketing will be considered.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality scholarly research in Marketing.

• Publish research in leading marketing and related academic journals.

• Maintain an active and growing research pipeline.

• Teach three courses annually.

• Contribute to the Marketing Division, Leeds School of Business, and University.

• Participate in service to the academic profession.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to a collegial and research-intensive academic environment.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marketing or a related field.

• Demonstrated record of strong scholarly research and research productivity.

• Evidence of high-quality teaching ability.

• Strong professional visibility with a clear trajectory toward continued scholarly impact.

• Ability to interact effectively with faculty colleagues, students, and external constituents.

• Strong quantitative and empirical modeling research orientation.

• Research methodologies may draw from:

  • Economics

  • Statistics

  • Computer Science

• Expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in Marketing is particularly welcomed but not mandatory.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Assistant Professor: USD 205,000–233,000 annually.

• Associate Professor: USD 235,000–255,000 annually.

• Relocation expense allowance.

• Faculty Discretionary Account (FDA).

• Guaranteed summer research support.

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents.

• ECO Pass for local transportation.

• Additional CU Boulder employee programs and benefits.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee describing qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in the position

3. Three Research Papers – published and/or working papers, combined into a single PDF

4. Contact Information for Three Professional References

References may be contacted later in the recruitment process to submit recommendation letters.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Marketing/74693

• Applications must be submitted through the official CU Boulder Jobs portal.

• Application materials will not be accepted by email.

• Full Consideration Deadline: October 10, 2026

• Final Deadline: Open until filled

• Expected Start: Fall 2027

Contact / Enquiries

Posting Contact: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

Official University Website: https://www.colorado.edu/

Leeds School of Business: https://www.colorado.edu/business/