Assistant Professor - Tenure - track - Marketing

Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Marketing

The Department of Marketing in the College of Business & Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of professional sales or digital marketing beginning August 2026 with rank to be determined at hire. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and should include sales or digital marketing.

The successful candidate will be able to teach some combination of principles of selling, advanced sales, sales management, digital marketing, and/or artificial intelligence as part of the Marketing undergraduate and graduate programs. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate and graduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Full-time teaching responsibilities include some combination of the following courses: principles of selling, advanced sales, sales management, digital marketing, and/or artificial intelligence, along with a willingness to mentor students for marketing/sales competitions outside the classroom. Research expectations include peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, books (book chapters), and other intellectual contributions defined in the CoBE Faculty Handbook. In addition, the Department values faculty members who have experience or a willingness to serve as advisors/mentors to marketing-related student organizations and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate's expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings or on weekends. All students, faculty, and staff are expected to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

The Department of Marketing is one of the seven departments in the College of Business and Economics. There are 15 full-time faculty and staff members supporting approximately 800 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates with emphases in professional sales, digital marketing and artificial intelligence, and sports and experiential marketing. The Department of Marketing also serves approximately 100 graduate-level students with an MBA marketing emphasis or as part of our recently launched MS in Marketing Program. Marketing faculty also teach in the Doctor of Business Administration program and serve as dissertation advisors. The Department also hosts the internationally recognized UW-Whitewater Institute for Sales Excellence and is a full member of the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA). The collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association has held or shared the AMA International Chapter of the Year for 14 consecutive years and the Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) chapter has a strong sales competition presence. The College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is the largest AACSB-accredited business school in the state of Wisconsin. The College enrolls approximately 3,800 business undergraduate students and offers 15 majors and 26 emphases. Nearly 1,000 graduate students are enrolled in a breadth of online and on-campus programs, including the Masters of Business Administration (with 12 unique emphases, including Marketing), Master of Science in Marketing, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Data Analytics, Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Education in School Business Management, and the Doctorate of Business Administration.

The minimum starting salary for this position will be $125,000, candidates can expect a salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Ph.D. or other equivalent terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Marketing/Sales is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and graduate students, willingness to work with student organizations and mentor students outside the classroom, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with diverse populations and serving as active member of the university community. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

Complete applications received by October 5, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the first round of virtual interviews, followed by an on-campus visit.

Complete applications will include online submission of the following materials:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Pavan Chennamaneni Professor of Marketing Director, Institute for Sales Excellence

Department of Marketing

College of Business and Economics

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI, 53190

Phone: 262-472-5473

Email: chennamp@uww.edu

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact