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The Department of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. This academic year appointment is for a three-year term and is renewable based on performance and departmental needs. While this is not a tenure-track position opportunities for advancement in rank are available.
The position focuses on teaching and engagement in the area of Marketing with a particular emphasis on advertising social media and their connection to health and well-being. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses with the possibility of also teaching MBA-level courses. The typical teaching load ranges from three to four courses per semester depending on qualifications and service commitments.
In addition to teaching responsibilities include:
Supporting student development through academic and career advising mentoring and active engagement with student organizations.
Overseeing student internships and project-based learning experiences.
Contributing to course and curriculum development particularly in areas aligned with digital marketing communications and well-being.
Participating in the delivery of outreach programs and collaborating with faculty and students across the Pamplin College of Business on curricular and co-curricular initiatives.
Serving on departmental college or university committees as assigned.
Assistant Professors of Practice are also expected to maintain strong professional engagement with industry through activities such as executive education consulting and involvement in professional societies or associations. These connections should enhance both instructional relevance and opportunities for student engagement with the field.
The successful candidate must have completed an MBA Masters degree or a Bachelors degree with substantial progressive industry experience in Marketing Communications or a closely related eld.
Must possess the qualifications and professional background appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice as well as having the demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a classroom setting with a willingness and ability to deliver in-person instruction on the Blacksburg campus. Additionally the candidate must obtain motivation and professionalism with a strong commitment to building and maintaining relationships with industry partners and have a demonstrated interest in student engagement including mentoring advising and supporting co-curricular or experiential learning opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to the candidate with signicant recent professional experience in advertising social media digital marketing sales or other closely related areas; experience teaching at the university level or advising students particularly in marketing-related subjects where the subject matter expertise and practical experience in such areas and focuses of the social media strategy digital marketing analytics marketing communications sales and their impact on health and well-being. Preference will be extended to the successful candidate who additionally shares evidence of collaboration with academic or professional stakeholders to support student learning and career development.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
September 15 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Brian Collinsat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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