Assistant Professor of Marketing, Tenure-Track Position, Header School of Business, Alvernia University
Alvernia University’s ACBSP-accredited Header School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing position beginning either Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The School offers a major in Marketing and seeks a dynamic scholar to contribute to the continued growth of its programs.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Marketing or in a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Ability to integrate diverse pedagogical approaches in various learning environments.
• Defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly potential.
• Commitment to service within the department, university, and broader community.
• At this time we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. and we are not offering sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) either now or in the future.
Faculty Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate marketing courses in traditional day, accelerated adult, online, and hybrid formats.
• Advise and mentor students. Function as the faculty advisor to Alvernia’s AMA Chapter.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university consistent with Alvernia’s mission.
• Meaningfully conduct research and grow the Header School of Business’s scholarly footprint.
• A focus on sales, sales management, and personal selling is preferred.
A commitment to high-impact teaching practices such as experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy is expected.
Application Process:
To apply, please post the following materials to the ADP recruitment portal:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Research statement
• Official transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
Review of applications will begin in Fall 2026 and the start-date for the position is negotiable.
Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values and to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.
About the School:
The Header School of Business, chaired by Andrew Gallan PhD, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School provides faculty opportunities to contribute directly to program development, student experiences, employer partnerships, and continuous improvement as it continues to grow. We are a collegial team who works collaboratively to advance a culture of excellence.
Employee Benefits:
Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:
• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan: This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.
About Alvernia University:
Alvernia is a forward-looking institution with a bold vision to become a 21st-century modern regional university. This includes expanding enrollment, strengthening business and entrepreneurship programs, increasing international student engagement, and deepening community partnerships.
We seek faculty who are thoughtful, creative, and adaptable and who will contribute meaningfully to Alvernia’s entrepreneurial and collaborative academic environment.
Commitment to Mission and Values:
Alvernia University is rooted in the Franciscan tradition and welcomes faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs. Applicants of all faith traditions, as well as those with no religious affiliation, are encouraged to apply.
All Alvernia employees are expected to contribute to the University’s mission through service, respect, intellectual curiosity, innovation, accountability, and a commitment to the common good.
Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement
- Ability to integrate diverse pedagogical approaches across learning environments
- Defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly potential
- Commitment to service within the department, university, and broader community
- Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
- Focus on sales, sales management, and personal selling
- Commitment to high-impact teaching practices, including experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy
What We Do
As one of only 24 Franciscan institutions in the United States, we believe in developing ethical leaders with moral courage and a commitment to service. Our values-based learning philosophy and emphasis on experiential learning opens doors to careers with a variety of companies throughout the region and nation. Alvernia combines the personal touch and attention of a small private college with the outstanding academics of a university. Our students benefit from a liberal arts foundation that helps them develop their own passions and goals. They also receive first-rate professional preparation to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Taught by faculty who are experts in their fields, our students appreciate the small class sizes and breadth of our academic programs. Our School of Graduate and Adult Education offers several graduate programs and dozens of degree-completion programs across nearly every field to prepare students for the life and career they want to pursue.







