Lubbock Christian University

Marketing Professor

Functional Title: Faculty, Full-time, Tenure-Track, Onsite
Classification: Exempt
Division: Academics
Department: School of Business
Reports To: Dean, School of Business
Primary Function: Faculty

Position: Tenure-track faculty position in Marketing, nine-month appointment (with potential summer employment)

School of Business:

The LCU School of Business offers bachelor’s programs in Accounting, AgriBusiness, Economics, Finance, Marketing, General Business, Management, Managerial Leadership (online) and Integrated Business Technologies. The Integrated Business Technologies programs offer bachelor’s degrees in Information Systems and Technology, Management of Information Systems, Web Design and Digital Media Applications. The School of Business also offers a Master of Accounting program. The School of Business is the largest academic area at LCU with 260+ students and is accredited by ACBSP.

Major Responsibilities:

Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and show promise of becoming an exceptional teacher who values mentoring and advising students. A normal teaching load is twelve hours per semester. This position would be teaching Marketing related classes in a traditional setting as well as on-line delivery. Scholarly activity, service, and other responsibilities as assigned are expected of the successful applicant.

In addition, successful applicants will be expected to:

  • Advise and mentor students.
  • Work cooperatively with a small, dedicated, and close-knit faculty and staff
  • Participate in department class scheduling.
  • Assist with program assessment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum review and integration.
  • Possess and exhibit qualities of professionalism, integrity, self-motivation.

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in Business Marketing or a related field is preferred. Persons without a doctorate but with a master’s degree and a commitment to pursue a doctorate may be considered for this position. A successful candidate will have prior teaching experience at the university level in both traditional and online delivery. The ideal candidate would be able to provide evidence of experience in one or more of the following areas: digital marketing, marketing analytics, brand management, advertising, or strategic

marketing planning. Successful applicants will also have prior experience working with or teaching digital media plans, SEO, PPC, social media (paid and organic), and mobile marketing. All qualified applicants must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants must complete an application online. Submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, official transcripts of all university work, and four separate and unique documents detailing the applicant’s: 1) philosophy of the integration of faith and learning, 2) philosophy of teaching, 3) philosophy of scholarly activity, and 4) philosophy of service as email attachments to C. Tracy Mack, Dean, School of Business (mack.tracy@lcu.edu). Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Dean Mack. The search begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403-B retirement plan with a matching option, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.