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Company Description:
At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.
To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.
Job Description:
The Mario J. Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University, Bristol RI, invites applications for a tenure-track position in marketing at an Open rank level beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities include teaching advertising, marketing communications, and sports marketing at various course levels. Candidate is also expected to develop a productive research agenda that contributes to the field of marketing.
The ideal candidate would also have prior experience with the American Advertising Federation's annual collegiate National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) or be willing to lead the RWU student AAF chapter and teach the NSAC case for the district level competition which includes research and advertising campaign development across multiple media formats. An additional interest in the area of Sports Marketing is a plus. The individual hired will be expected to provide excellence in teaching, advise students, and maintain a high level of professional activity through quality research and service.
Requirements:
Candidates should have an established record or demonstrate strong potential for high quality, innovative teaching and research, including publishing appropriate, quality peer-reviewed journals. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in business administration from an AACSB accredited institution, with a specialization or industry experience in advertising, marketing, media planning or another highly relevant field of study. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be in hand by the time the appointment begins, which is August of 2026. Business experience is a plus.
At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu
Application Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, teaching evaluations, and list of three (3) letters of recommendation/references.
Optional: Teaching Statement, Research Statement, Other Materials to support your application.
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