Instructor/Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Marketing

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Instructor/Assistant Professor – Teaching, Department of Marketing at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Marketing at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a non-tenured track faculty position at the rank of Instructor - Teaching or Assistant Professor – Teaching, beginning Fall 2026.

Qualifications:

• ·        Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate marketing courses online or in person, maintaining faculty qualifications in accordance with AACSB standards, and actively participating in teaching-focused service. Ph.D. in Marketing or related field to be hired as an Assistant Professor – Teaching.
  Minimum of graduate degree in marketing to be hired as an Instructor – Teaching. 
• ·        Preferred candidates must demonstrate significant digital marketing and AI expertise and familiarity with the marketing applications of emerging technologies. Candidates with experience in areas such as customer segmentation, predictive analytics, digital communication, personalized marketing, CRM, and marketing automation using AI tools are encouraged to apply, though deep technical expertise is not required.
  
• ·        Management of learning activities at the college level and contribution to initiatives that support the program’s growth and mission. Mentoring students is also an essential component of the role.

School/College/Division:

H16 - School of Business Admin

Primary department:

H1606 - Marketing Admin (H1606)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate: N/A
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office and Classroom environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.