Lecturer in Marketing at Penn State Behrend
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Erie | |
 May 13, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Black School of Business at Penn State Behrend invites applications for a non-tenure-track, one-year fixed-term faculty position in Marketing, beginning August 2026. Appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, depending on qualifications. High-quality teaching will be expected of the selected candidate. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and MBA-level courses in marketing, including the undergraduate capstone in Marketing Strategy, Retailing, and MBA-level Marketing Strategy. Instruction will occur in residential and hybrid formats, with hybrid defined as a mix of in-person and online instruction within a single course. A master's degree in marketing or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date. Candidates with a strong background in analytics or quantitative methods with experience in the use of Excel and statistical software packages will be preferred. Preferred qualifications include relevant industry experience and prior teaching experience including teaching in a hybrid and/or online format. The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and to working with individuals who have a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences, who will contribute to the excellence of the academic community at Penn State. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this position. Applicants must submit the following:
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching at a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to teaching and scholarship, the holistic development of students, and principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. The Black School of Business is accredited by AACSB International and listed among the Best Business Schools by Princeton Review. It offers 10 undergraduate majors, a hybrid MBA delivered at two locations, and an online Master of Project Management (MPM) program, distinctive programs in the country, and an International Business degree, which also allows students to specialize in a functional area such as business economics or finance. The Black School houses the Center for Financial Literacy and the Center for Family Business. The school supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health, energy and sustainability, and polymer science. The Black School of Business occupies a modern $30 million facility, with the School of Engineering providing a basis for a multi-disciplinary educational experience for students, interdisciplinary research for faculty, and joint opportunities for industry engagement. The $20 million endowment, with a market value of approximately $40 million today, provides significant support for the school's programs. The endowment helps fund undergraduate scholarships, graduate assistantships, library and information technology resources, outreach activities, several faculty chairs, endowed professorships, and new programming initiatives. Erie, Pennsylvania, is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities, including Penn State Behrend. The area is celebrated for its exceptional school districts, which offer a thriving environment for youth educational development, and provide a supportive and engaging community for families. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It is easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. 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