Position Information Posting Number 201104788

Position Title Kellstadt Endowed Chair of Marketing

State Wisconsin

Employment Status Full Time

Position Status Regular

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Faculty

Job Family Faculty

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Position Overview The Department of Marketing in the College of Business Administration at Marquette University invites applications for the Kellstadt Endowed Chair of Marketing to start Fall 2027. The position is for an Associate Professor (tenured or tenure-track) or Professor (tenured) depending on experience. The successful candidate will be a leading scholar with a sustained record of publications in top-tier marketing journals and an active research agenda. The Kellstadt Endowed Chair includes a dedicated stipend supporting the chair's research and scholarly activities. Additionally, the College of Business Administration provides this role with an annual summer research stipend. Although the standard teaching load is 2/3, a 2/2 teaching load is available for faculty who maintain sustained scholarly productivity consistent with college standards. The successful candidate will teach

MARK 4110

- Marketing Management, the department's senior capstone course emphasizing strategic marketing decision-making through the case method. Additional teaching assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise and interests. The Kellstadt Chairholder is responsible for organizing the Kellstadt Lecture each year. The Kellstadt Lecture is an annual high-visibility lecture delivered by a nationally-recognized speaker and convenes leading academic and industry voices, including visiting scholars and media. The Kellstadt Lectures have been held every year since 1999 primarily on major marketing and public policy/public health topics. The successful candidate will contribute to the intellectual life of the department and broader academic community through scholarly engagement and professional service activities appropriate to career stage, including editorial roles or other forms of disciplinary leadership. The search process will include an initial review of application materials, followed by a video conference-based interview for selected candidates. Finalists will be invited for an on-campus visit that includes a research presentation and a teaching session on marketing management or a related topic, designed to showcase teaching style and classroom engagement. Candidates interested in learning more about the position and Marquette University are welcome to request an informal conversation with the search committee chair, Dr. Brian Spaid (brian.spaid@marquette.edu), who will be attending the American Marketing Association Summer Academic Conference in Denver, CO in July. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain an active, high-impact research program and collaborate with departmental faculty as appropriate.

Contribute to college and departmental service commensurate with a senior faculty appointment, including participation in governance, faculty development, and other academic leadership activities.

Engage in student mentoring and academic advising at the undergraduate level.

Teach

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- Marketing Management and additional courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs.

Design and deliver high-quality instruction using appropriate pedagogical approaches for graduate and undergraduate business education, including case-based and experiential learning methods, with opportunities to participate in executive education based on interest.

Assess student learning through appropriate evaluation methods and provide meaningful feedback that supports student development.

Maintain accessibility to students through structured office hours and other appropriate channels of academic support.

Remain current with developments in marketing scholarship and practice. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Earned doctorate or a terminal degree. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and high quality research. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities PhD in Marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent institution.

Established record of scholarly achievement with sustained publications in leading marketing journals, consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching marketing at the university level, with a commitment to high-quality, student-centered instruction.

Ability to contribute to the department's core teaching needs, including the marketing management capstone course.

Collegial engagement and contributions to the department and college community.

Industry experience is welcome but not required. Department Marketing

Posting Date 06/24/2026

Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.