Assistant Professor

Miami University is looking for an on-site, full-time Assistant Professor to join the Marketing Department within the Farmer School of Business. The role is tenure-track with a Fall 2027 start date and a salary that will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. The university notes this position as benefit-eligible, and the department emphasizes high-quality teaching and research as core strengths. The Marketing Department here includes about 28 faculty members and graduates roughly 320 students per year, all working in a context that values teaching excellence and scholarly impact.

If you’re excited to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, maintain an active research program, and contribute to curriculum development that moves beyond basics toward technology-enabled marketing practice, this could be the right fit. The school highlights the rapidly evolving marketing landscape, shaped by emerging technologies, shifting media, and data-driven customer expectations, as a backdrop for the role.

Guiding the next generation of marketers in person

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Marketing Department and maintain an active research program. They will also help shape curriculum that pushes beyond foundational marketing toward new, technology-infused approaches. In addition to teaching duties, the person in this role will contribute to innovations that respond to current and future marketing challenges and participate in service to the department and the profession.

Miami University’s Marketing Department, part of the Farmer School of Business, prides itself on strong teaching and research; the school highlights its broad initiatives and invites new faculty to contribute to its growth. You’ll join a community that values rigorous scholarship and effective classroom practice, with the potential to align your work with the department’s research strengths.

What they’re looking for in the candidate

The minimum qualifications section points to a doctorate in marketing or a related discipline applicable to teaching and scholarship in the marketing area. Candidates nearing completion will be considered, with the expectation that the degree is conferred by December 31, 2027. The department may consider applicants who show excellent teaching evaluations and/or strong teaching potential in Principles of Marketing, Marketing Strategy, and/or Marketing Analytics, along with a solid research record or strong potential evidenced by publications, working papers, or papers under review.

• Doctorate in marketing or a closely related field, with degree anticipated by December 31, 2027 if not already earned
• Strong teaching potential or proven effectiveness in core courses such as Principles of Marketing, Marketing Strategy, or Marketing Analytics
• Clear or established research trajectory, including publications, working papers, or works under review
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and to contribute to curriculum development for advanced, technology-enabled marketing topics

• Well-developed research pipeline or ongoing projects that align with the department’s strengths
• Experience or demonstrated interest in addressing contemporary marketing challenges through scholarship
• Evidence of data-driven or technology-enabled marketing perspectives that enhance classroom and research work

Pay, benefits and practical details

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. This is a full-time, on-site tenure-track appointment with benefits. The screening process will begin on 2026-09-17 and will continue until the position is filled.

The department notes that a criminal background check is required, and all campuses operate as smoke- and tobacco-free environments. The university participates in E-Verify. For accommodations related to disabilities in employment, requests should be directed to ADA Faculty/Staff at [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Additional information about the university’s values and commitments can be found in the Miami University Values Statement and related policy pages.

Inquiries about the role may be directed to Dr. Sanjay Puligadda, Associate Professor, Marketing, at [email protected]. Screening dates and procedures are described above, with the goal of assembling a strong pool of candidates who can contribute to the department’s teaching and research missions.

Advice for applicants

Your resume should lead with your highest earned credential and your strongest teaching and research accomplishments. Start with your doctorate and any near-term degree completion, then highlight relevant teaching assignments and courses you’ve led or designed that align with Principles of Marketing, Marketing Strategy, or Marketing Analytics, plus any graduate-level teaching you’ve done.

To prove you meet the must-haves, include concrete evidence: strong teaching evaluations or documented teaching potential, and a track record or clear plan for high-quality research ready for publication in peer-reviewed journals. If you have ongoing projects or a well-developed research pipeline, describe them succinctly and show how they connect to contemporary marketing challenges.

Prepare for interviews by mapping out how you would contribute to curriculum development, especially around technology-enabled marketing and data-driven practice. Bring concrete examples of courses you’d add or revise, potential collaborations with faculty, and ideas for integrating new tools or datasets into classroom work.

Smart questions to ask include how the department envisions the new hire shaping research strengths in the coming years, what support exists for research funding or grant collaboration, and how teaching loads are balanced with research expectations in the early years of a tenure-track appointment.

Note: The university’s timing and process are described in the posting, including screening timelines and required materials.

Submitting your materials

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Sanjay Puligadda at [email protected]. Screening will begin two weeks after the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled. If you require accommodations during the application process, contact [email protected] or 513-529-3560.