Job ID

FU9856 -6130-1710

Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month)

Position Summary

The College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing. 

All faculty members are expected to conduct scholarly research for publication, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, engage in service, take an active role in curriculum development, and support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. All faculty members are expected to conduct scholarly research for publication, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, both online and in person, engage in service, mentor students, take an active role in curriculum development, and support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution.
2. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing or a closely related field, an active research agenda, and a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the marketing discipline. 
• The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Marketing, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution, an active research agenda, and a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the marketing discipline. Applicants who are A.B.D. will be considered for the position but must complete the doctoral degree before the first semester of employment.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: 

· Medical -

          o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network.

· Dental -

          o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents.

          o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM.

· Vision - 

          o Exams and lenses every 12 months.

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.

· Employee Assistance Program -

          o Provided to everyone in your household.

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

· Life and AD&D 

          o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. 

· Retirement Plan -

           o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing. The review process begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The candidate should have a doctoral degree in Marketing, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited institution, an active research agenda, and a willingness to teach courses in all areas of the marketing discipline. Applicants who are A.B.D. will be considered for the position but must complete the doctoral degree before the first semester of employment. All faculty members are expected to conduct scholarly research for publication, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, both online and in person, engage in service, mentor students, take an active role in curriculum development, and support the mission of a Jesuit and Mercy institution. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The College of Business Administration has been continuously accredited by AACSB since 1949, is ranked among the nation’s top 30 management and graduate management programs and places a major emphasis on excellence in teaching and personal attention to students. Detroit Mercy is located in an exciting urban area with extensive cultural amenities.

Candidates must apply by completing an application and uploading materials. Materials must include: 

• A cover letter,
• A curriculum vitae.
• The names and contact information for three academic references, and if available evidence of teaching effectiveness.

For more information, please contact Dr. Ram Kesavan at kesavar@udmercy.edu.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.