Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management

Eastern Connecticut State University Department of Business Administration I College of Business

Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management Tenure Track I AY 2027-2028

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern Connecticut State University serves approximately 4,500 students and offers undergraduate majors across the arts and sciences and professional fields, along with select graduate programs. The University is known for small classes, close faculty-student engagement, and a collaborative academic environment. Faculty are supported through professional development, research grants, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA), diversity initiatives, and assistance with external funding for research and educational projects. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Position Description:

The successful candidate will contribute to a growing Business Administration program while helping develop interdisciplinary opportunities connecting business with entertainment, hospitality, tourism, and related creative industries. The faculty member will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching; maintain an active program of scholarly and professional activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment; advise and mentor students; support undergraduate research and experiential learning; and contribute to departmental, university, professional, and community service. Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in marketing, management, and Eastern's Liberal Arts Core. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of proposed curriculum in entertainment management and future interdisciplinary curricular initiatives in entertainment, hospitality, tourism, and related fields. Opportunities may include building partnerships with regional organizations, expanding internship and experiential-learning opportunities, and supporting student professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered; completion of the terminal degree by the time of appointment is required.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and growth in entertainment, hospitality, tourism, and related fields.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, an active scholarly agenda appropriate to the discipline and the expectations of a tenure-track appointment.
• Commitment to student advising, mentoring, service, and working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise through teaching, research, and/or professional practice in the field of marketing, or closely related sectors.
• Experience developing applied, interdisciplinary, or career-oriented curricula and programs in entertainment, hospitality, and tourism industries.
• Meaningful industry engagement and interest in developing external partnerships, internships, and experiential learning opportunities. Potential to contribute to academic and/ or scholarship to the College of Business's ongoing accreditation priorities.
• Interest in teaching innovative liberal arts core/ELAC seminars that make business concepts accessible to students across disciplines.

Compensation and Employee Benefits The Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity.