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Title: Assistant Professor of Marketing (2 positions - 999678 and 999188)

Position Number: 999678 and 999188 

Unit/Department: Marketing

FTE: 2

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is committed to nurturing a high-performance work culture that provides meaningful career opportunities for faculty and staff, and is focused on creating an authentically diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. The College's North Star is centered on equipping students to do well by doing good - empowering them to contribute to the global economy and society. The College's faculty possess expertise combining business and teaching experience that sets us apart from other universities. With 64 full-time faculty and staff members, we work as a team to ensure Zimpleman students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success.

Our students are given the opportunity to collaborate with real business and non-profit organization clients on relevant business matters. Faculty members bring in business leaders on a regular basis to work with students and engage students in the Drake and greater Des Moines community.

At the Zimpleman College of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution, we believe business can make a difference. To fulfill our responsibility to positively impact our world, we seek like-minded faculty members.

To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/zimpleman/

Job Summary:

The Department of Marketing and Organizational Leadership at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Marketing. This is an in-person/on-campus appointment. Excellence in teaching, research, and service is expected.

Normal course load for a scholarly academic per AACSB qualifications is 3 sections per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include in-person delivery of a range of marketing courses in subjects including marketing principles, marketing research, marketing analytics, and selected advanced marketing electives. Candidates may also be asked to cover subjects including MBA marketing classes, sales, and/or global marketing, depending on interest, experience, and departmental needs. As a Drake faculty member, the candidate is also expected to maintain an active research agenda to include publishing in respected peer-reviewed journals in marketing and related fields.

The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

This is a tenure-track position. The appointment starts in August 2026.

To learn more, visit: https://www.drake.edu/marketing/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should have completed their PhD in Marketing or a related field. ABD candidates may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a statement about your experience in supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds, and (4) the contact details for three references.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Jeffrey Kappen, Associate Professor of Management and International Business and Department Chair, jeffrey.kappen@drake.edu.

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Review of Applications Begins:

For full consideration, apply by October 1, 2025. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide.

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.