Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Marketing

Position Overview: Southwestern Adventist University seeks a dynamic and versatile faculty member to join the Department of Business to serve as a professor of Marketing while also directing the campus Innovation Studio. This role involves both classroom teaching and active engagement in a collaborative, hands-on innovation space.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Marketing and/or other business disciplines depending on expertise
• Advise and mentor students, including guidance in senior projects and career planning
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes
• Maintain active scholarly engagement and professional growth
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in community and industry partnerships
• Support the spiritual mission of the University through Christ-centered teaching and service
• Develop and implement training modules for each piece of equipment in the Innovation Studio
• Oversee student workers in general operations of the Innovation Studio
• Facilitate use of Innovation Studio by students for personal projects
• Oversee Innovation studio operations to include managing inventory, timely completion of projects, and ensuring sustainable cash flow

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching
• Strong communication and technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office
• Commitment to student engagement, mentorship, and professional preparation
• Sufficient technical aptitude to adequately maintain Innovation Studio equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach across multiple disciplines (Finance, Management, Analytics, Marketing, IS, etc.)
• Familiarity with business software and tools used in professional practice
• Evidence of scholarly activity, community engagement, or professional service
• Exhibits design thinking mentality

Work Conditions: Standard university business hours (Monday–Friday), with teaching assignments that may include daytime or evening classes. Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities for events, recruitment activities, or committee assignments. Limited travel may be required for professional development, conferences, or university-related functions.