Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Marketing (Tenure-Track)

ure-Track) Category: Faculty and Librarian Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: 661-Business Administration/Economics Locations: Worcester, MA Posted: Aug 7, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Salary Type: Annually Position ID: 203484 Share About Worcester State University: WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students. Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island.

Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about.

Job Description

Worcester State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Marketing beginning fall 2027. Qualified applicants must possess an earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered if degree requirements are completed prior to the start date. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement, student engagement, and service.

The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Marketing. The Graduate School offers a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Marketing. Candidates who can contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs are preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing. Primary instructional needs include: Principles of Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Research Methods, Retailing. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Marketing communications, Digital marketing, Marketing research, Marketing analytics and measurement and Consumer behavior. Additional responsibilities include student advising and mentoring, maintaining an active program of scholarly and professional achievement, curriculum development, and service to the department and university.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD considered). Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Ability to teach across multiple areas of the business curriculum. Experience incorporating technology, analytics, and experiential learning into the classroom. Commitment to supporting a diverse student population.

Additional Information: This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027. Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes: a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options pension and supplemental plan retirement options life insurance up to 8x the annual salary long-term disability coverage dental insurance 10 sick days accrued per year 2 personal days per year paid holidays Free on-campus gym access. tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more... We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin fall semester 2027. Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting the following documents: CV Letter of Interest Contact information for three (3) letters professional references. Proof of degree(s) is required.

Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation Worcester State University 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602