The Department of Management & Marketing in the Sanders College of Business and Technology at the University of North Alabama (UNA) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Marketing beginning January 2027. The position offers promotion opportunities to Senior Lecturer under University policies and established criteria. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Teach undergraduate marketing courses, including principles of marketing, digital and social media marketing, consumer behavior, and other courses based on departmental needs and candidate expertise. Instruction will primarily be face-to-face, with online or other formats as needed. Develop and update engaging course content that connects theory with current industry practices, real-world applications, emerging trends, and relevant technologies and tools.
Maintain regular availability outside class to provide academic and professional guidance; foster a collaborative, student-centered learning environment; and support the marketing program’s growth. Additional responsibilities may include advising and mentoring, curriculum development, accreditation and assessment, departmental and university service, and support of departmental initiatives. Professional organization involvement and engagement with the business community are encouraged.
A master’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required, along with sufficient graduate marketing coursework to meet University and accreditation requirements. Consistent with AACSB Instructional Practitioner qualifications, candidates must have relevant, current professional experience appropriate to the courses taught: at least three years for introductory undergraduate courses and five years for other undergraduate courses.
Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated undergraduate teaching excellence or experience; experience teaching the marketing courses listed above; relevant marketing or related industry experience; experience integrating current practices, real-world applications, technologies, and tools into instruction; and experience with multiple instructional formats.
Candidates should demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; current marketing knowledge; the ability to develop engaging, relevant instruction connecting theory and practice; and a commitment to teaching excellence, student academic and career development, and collegial collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. Applicants must include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, and contact information, including email addresses, for at least three professional or academic references at the time of application.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for review. Submit transcripts for your highest degree and any additional degrees containing graduate coursework relevant to the teaching discipline under the “Unofficial Transcript” attachment headings. If electronic copies are unavailable, mail them to Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632, or deliver them to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226.
The successful candidate must provide official transcripts for the highest degree earned, sent directly from the issuing institution to HR by email or postal mail. Student-issued transcripts are not official. UNA graduates may request transcripts at no charge through the online transcript request form; HR will upload them to the application.
For timely assistance, contact employment@una.edu or 256-765-4291, option 2.
