Assistant Professor of Marketing

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Professor

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Marketing

FTE: Full-time or part-time: Full Time

Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000

Position #00350296 – Requisition #37408

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About the University of Colorado - Denver 
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. 

Job Description

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

The Business School brings together a world-class faculty, engaged students, and influential business partners. With undergraduate and graduate classes offered during the day, in the evening, and online, the Business School is the largest graduate school of business in the region and the first choice of business professionals. More information about the Business School may be found at https://business.ucdenver.edu/.

The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for one full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position(s) in Marketing. The start date for the position(s) is August 2026.

Assistant Professor of Marketing

What you will do:

The successful candidate is expected to maintain a record of accomplishment with high-quality/premiere peer-reviewed published academic research in his/her field. The position consists of 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service. The normal teaching load consists of 4 courses per year. This is typically reduced to 3 courses during the initial years of the tenure track appointment. Depending on departmental or program needs, the assigned classes may be on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• A Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB university prior to the position’s start date.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in successfully teaching marketing management courses and other mainstream marketing courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in various modalities supported by teaching experience, student evaluations, and documentation.  

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated ability to successfully teach digital marketing and related analytical courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in various modalities as supported by syllabi, university teaching evaluations, references, and other supporting documentation.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in research, as evidenced by publications in high-quality refereed journals, presentations at academic conferences, or other intellectual contributions.
• At least 2 semesters or 2 courses of successful teaching experience at the university level before, during, or after doctoral program.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate is expected to reside in the Denver metro area
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Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements 

• N/A

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 [email protected].

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this position is eligible now and in the future for visa sponsorship. While the hiring unit is willing to pursue visa sponsorship, an offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate having a visa status that allows employment with the University as of the start date for the position or the University’s petition being approved and on the candidate being able to obtain the appropriate visa status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $ 150,000-$170,000.  

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.

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.