College/Department Overview:
The College of Business has 76 full-time faculty and 40 part-time faculty in 6 academic departments Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Management, and Marketing. The College currently offers 13 undergraduate majors serving more than 2,500 students, and 2 graduate programs serving more than 100 students combined. The faculty and staff of the College are committed to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in support of our efforts to prepare students to become productive, ethical, and engaged citizens and business leaders, while promoting commerce and advancing the quality of life in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The College is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For further information see our website at http://business.uco.edu.
Position Summary:
The College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), an AACSB-accredited institution, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing Strategy and Sales to begin in August 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, an active and ongoing research agenda consistent with AACSB scholarly academic (SA) qualifications, and the ability to contribute to the service mission of the department, college, and university. Prior business experience in marketing strategy, professional sales, or related fields is preferred.
Department Overview:
The Department of Marketing houses a dedicated faculty committed to providing transformative, applied learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers majors and minors in Marketing, Professional Selling, and related disciplines, while contributing significantly to UCO’s MBA and MSBA programs. Faculty actively support student organizations and professional development opportunities such as sales competitions, internships, and industry partnerships, reinforcing UCO’s reputation as a leader in preparing students for careers in marketing and sales.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Marketing Strategy and Sales, delivered through face-to-face, hybrid, and/or asynchronous online formats.
- Develop and maintain an active research agenda that meets AACSB scholarly academic (SA) standards.
- Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and innovation in marketing education.
- Provide student mentorship and engage in co-curricular initiatives such as student competitions, clubs, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Participate in service activities at the department, college, university, and professional association levels.
- Facilitate experiential learning through case studies, consulting projects, and strategic simulations with real-world organizations.
- Engage with industry partners to bring strategic challenges into the classroom and foster collaborative research opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution.
- ABD candidates with a confirmed dissertation defense date prior to the employment start date will be considered.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the ability to meet AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching, professional, or scholarly experience in Sales or Professional Selling.
- Demonstrated success in business engagement, industry collaboration, or leadership in professional organizations.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
