Assistant Professor of Marketing – Utah Tech University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Marketing – Utah Tech University

• Institution: Utah Tech University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 27FAC676-1

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 95.96 lakh – INR 101.72 lakh annually

• Location: St. George, Utah, United States

• Opening Date: September 11, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 – Application Review Begins

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Management and Marketing at Utah Tech University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing with a primary specialization in Product Marketing.

The successful candidate will strengthen applied and industry-engaged learning in areas such as product development, positioning, differentiation, go-to-market strategy, brand management, innovation, technology commercialization, and customer insight while contributing through teaching, research, student mentoring, and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach and design 24 credit hours per academic year across lower- and upper-division Marketing courses.

• Teach courses such as Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Principles of Marketing, and Entrepreneurial Marketing.

• Develop new courses in product strategy, go-to-market execution, product positioning, technology marketing, innovation, and related areas.

• Deliver courses through different instructional modalities.

• Advise undergraduate Marketing students and mentor student projects.

• Develop experiential, project-based, and industry-engaged learning opportunities.

• Maintain an active scholarly research and publication agenda.

• Contribute to departmental, College of Business, and university service.

• Maintain office hours and participate in department and college meetings and committees.

• Build relationships with industry partners and the broader professional community.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited institution.

• ABD Candidates: Candidates who are ABD may be considered if the doctoral degree will be completed by August 2027.

• Active research agenda with evidence of scholarly productivity in Product Marketing or a closely related area.

• Relevant research areas may include product management, new product development, product lifecycle management, marketing strategy, go-to-market strategy, technology commercialization, innovation, positioning, market adoption, customer insight, portfolio strategy, and emerging marketing technologies.

• Demonstrated professional industry experience in product marketing, product management, product strategy, go-to-market strategy or execution, technology commercialization, or a closely related area is required.

• Ability to design innovative, applied, and career-focused curriculum.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented academic environment.

• Experience working with industry partners and integrating experiential, project-based, or technology-enhanced learning is preferred.

• Professional or research experience in brand strategy and/or brand management is valued.

• Finalists will be required to complete a teaching demonstration.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately INR 95.96 lakh – INR 101.72 lakh, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Additional compensation may be available for optional summer or overload teaching.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employee assistance and wellness programs are available.

• Life and disability insurance are included.

• Retirement benefits are provided.

• Undergraduate tuition waivers are available for eligible employees and dependents.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. One- to Two-Page Research Statement describing current and future research agenda

4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy / Teaching Effectiveness

5. Contact Information for Three Professional References

6. Academic Transcripts

Semifinalists may also be asked to provide a representative research paper or working paper.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/utahtech/jobs/5479237/assistant-professor-of-marketing

• Application Mode: Online

• Application Review Begins: October 12, 2026

• The position will remain open until filled.

• Employment is contingent upon verification of required degrees and successful completion of a background check.

• Human Resources Contact: hr@utahtech.edu

Official Website: https://marketing.utahtech.edu/