Assistant​/Associate Professor of Marketing

Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing

Job Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing

Position Type:
Faculty

The Walter and Virginia Johnson School of Business at McMurry University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Marketing to begin Fall 2026.

• Teach undergraduate courses in marketing, such as Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Marketing Research.
• Maintain a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester, with the opportunity to teach summer courses.
• Teach a range of marketing courses at the undergraduate level; all areas of marketing will be considered, with particular interest in digital marketing and e-commerce.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish work to contribute to the school’s recognition.
• Advise students and student organizations and participate in service activities for the School, University, and Abilene community.

• PhD or DBA in Marketing, Economics (with marketing/advertising or business administration), or a related field by July 2026. Persons with an MBA and 18 graduate credits in Marketing, along with work experience, will be considered.
• Teaching experience is highly desirable; professional work experience in marketing or related fields outside of academia is welcome.
• Ability to teach a range of marketing courses at the undergraduate level; particular interest in digital marketing and e-commerce.

The Johnson School of Business is located in Abilene, Texas, a vibrant city with a diversified economy, educational institutions, and cultural activities. Abilene is 150 miles from the Fort Worth – Dallas Metro area and is known as an affordable place to live.

McMurry University is a liberal arts university predominantly offering bachelor’s degrees in business, nursing, humanities, social and natural sciences, and education, with in-person and online instruction. The university has experienced growth in enrollment, reaching 4,144 students in Fall 2025. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1, offering intimate classroom experiences and individualized mentorship.

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses such as Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Marketing Research. A stream of high-quality research output is expected. Faculty members also advise students and student organizations, in addition to other typical service activities for the School, University, and Abilene community.

The salary and benefits for the position are competitive.
Complete applications received by October 30, 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration. First round interviews will be online in November.

Salary is competitive.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

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