Teaching Assistant Professor of Marketing

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Teaching Assistant Professor
Working Title: Teaching Assistant Professor of Marketing
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $110,000-$125,000
Position #00350379 - Requisition #38936

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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers*

The Marketing area of the Business School of the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for non-tenure-track faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Track. An individual in this position will develop and teach courses in Marketing, further develop new programs and/or curricula, maintain AACSB professional or scholarly qualifications in their area of expertise, and perform service activities.

Teaching Assistant Professor of Marketing

What you will do:
A successful candidate hired at the Assistant Professor, Teaching Track, level can expect a distribution of 60% teaching (6 courses annually), 15% service, and 25% research for faculty who produce two or more academic peer-reviewed publications every five years. The Assistant Professor, Teaching Track, role has research/scholarship responsibilities that include applied or pedagogical scholarship disseminated in refereed academic outlets.

Faculty are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth in their fields.

Successful candidates will be an integral part of programs and instruction for the Marketing area. They should feel comfortable teaching undergraduate and graduate students (BSBA with Marketing Major, MBA or MS Marketing). Candidates may be tasked with teaching and/or developing courses related to some of the following topics: marketing management, product management, marketing research, customer relationship management, applied marketing analytics, digital marketing and media, sales and salesforce management, sports/entertainment marketing and business, media, and services. The teaching assignments are based on evolving department needs and made by the Director.

The faculty member must teach up to 7 different topics or preps each year (based on department needs) and these may change from year to year. The faculty member must also teach courses that are: undergraduate, graduate, online, in person, hybrid, various lengths, and in formats that are assigned. The faculty member must also develop the syllabus, course content, assignments, and materials.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Applicants must meet the CU Denver Business School definition of Assistant Professor, Teaching Tenure Track:
  • Business School definition: Assistant Professors, CTT hold a terminal degree in a relevant field and have deep experience in their teaching area. There must be evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level as well as the potential for service and research/scholarship that supports the program and the School. They must demonstrate ongoing relevance through intellectual contributions in research/scholarship or be within five years of receiving terminal degrees.
• A Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing, or a terminal degree in a field closely related to Marketing from an accredited (or equivalent) University satisfies a terminal degree requirement in a relevant field.
• The applicant must show significant experience in Marketing or closely related fields. This can be shown through some combination of the following: (i) courses developed and/or taught in Marketing or closely related areas, (ii) publications in peer-reviewed journals in Marketing or closely related areas, and/or (iii) non-academic work experience related to Marketing.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, as supported by teaching evaluations and at least four semesters or six quarters of experience teaching in Marketing or a closely related field. Instructional experiences while a student (e.g., a teaching assistantship) can demonstrate teaching effectiveness only when the applicant was serving as the primary Instructor for the course. Serving as a tutor, grader, periodic guest lecturer, or similar roles cannot be used to demonstrate teaching effectiveness.
• The applicant must show potential for teaching effectiveness. Typical indicators include past teaching/course evaluations, a documented history of developed courses/curricula, and/or pedagogical training.
• The applicant should show recent intellectual contributions in research/scholarship or should be within 5 years of receiving their terminal degree. Some indicators satisfying this requirement may include:
  • A premier journal publication (e.g., A* rated on the ADBC list), or
  • Two high-quality journal articles (e.g., A-rated on the ADBC list), or
  • At least three academic refereed journal articles, or scholarly books, or
  • A mixture of at least four refereed academic articles, scholarly books or papers, research grants, industry white papers, and other peer-reviewed research.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
* Experience in online or hybrid delivery.
* Experience with case teaching, experiential learning methodologies, or other modern pedagogy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
• Ability to effectively listen and share relevant information, anticipate problems, and offer suggestions for resolution, where appropriate.
• Ability to establish and respond to, as well as, balance multiple work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Intentionally contribute to a respectful, equitable, positive, and professional workplace.
• Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the field/discipline through research, teaching, and service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Effective critical thinking skills. Understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and success.
• Commitment to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, as needed, and diverse student populations. Experience in online or hybrid delivery.
• Ability and commitment to pursue and establish externally funded research programs and direct Master's and PhD student research, as appropriate for field and discipline.
• Engagement in professional service such as grant and journal referee and eventual familiarization with discipline accreditation processes is expected of all department faculty.

Conditions of Employment

• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $ 110,000-$125,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Mar 2, 2026 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).

• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Summer (ZiXia) Cao, Zixia.Cao@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.