Assistant/Associate Professor – Marketing (Tenure Track)

Institution: Morningside University, Rosen School of Business

Location: Sioux City, Iowa

Application Deadline: For full consideration, apply by September 30, 2026.

Morningside University’s Rosen School of Business seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing to begin August 16, 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position.

Strong candidates will be those who are eager to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with Morningside students, while actively contributing to the School’s projects and initiatives. For this position, we are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in marketing strategy, as evidenced through professional experiences, such as firm-level marketing decisions, go-to-market strategy, sales force strategy, and customer relationship management, and related research interests. Ideal candidates will view marketing professionals as strategic partners who engage data-driven (and AI-enabled) processes of analyzing market trends, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape to support big-picture business goals aimed at building lasting competitive advantages.

Our marketing courses emphasize strategic marketing, branding, consumer behavior, digital marketing, and integrated marketing communications, preparing students for leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a faculty member who thinks in terms of positioning, segmentation, competitive advantage, and resource allocation, and who can teach students to defend those decisions to a client.

The faculty member can expect to teach a range of marketing classes, including: Principles of Marketing, Advertising and Branding, Digital and Social Marketing, Marketing Research and Analysis, the capstone Marketing Campaign, and Marketing Management (MBA level) and/or other courses as appropriate. The selected candidate will be empowered to create (or update) courses within the business and marketing curricula and reimagine the marketing degree program.

The faculty member will oversee the Marketing major, including curriculum review, course scheduling input, and assessment data collection supporting Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation. The faculty member will contribute to the School’s strategic capstone and lead the continued development of a strategy-anchored marketing curriculum as the School pursues initial programmatic accreditation from IACBE.

General Description of Faculty Role

The business faculty at Morningside University are an innovative and collegial group of educators focused on student success. We support students with diverse career goals, including students pursuing careers across offered disciplines, including accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and sports management.

The faculty serve as professional educators, most of whom have rich industry experiences. We strive to provide high-quality education, academic advising, and mentorship for all Morningside University students, while also engaging in innovative research and meaningful service. We regularly collaborate with faculty across our institution, professional and business organizations, and industry leaders.

At this time, we are seeking a new colleague who can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to high-quality teaching, be energetic, engaging, student-focused, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. We want a colleague who can demonstrate a sincere commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for Morningside students. The ideal candidate will have values that align with Morningside’s mission, vision, and community standards and a genuine desire to support our students, university, and school.

We are invested in the success of our students and are searching for candidates who will be excited to join our team and amplify our existing efforts and energy. At Morningside University, there are tremendous opportunities to innovate, contribute, and make lasting a difference.

Teaching Load

• A full teaching load is 24 credits per academic year.
• Our semester-long undergraduate classes are 4-credit hours courses. Some 2-credit courses are offered for either the first half (FH) or second half (SH) of the semester.
• MBA-level classes are concentrated 3-credit hour courses that are offered either FH or SH of any given semester (with additional MBA-level courses offered during the summer).
• Opportunities to teach overload and/or teach during the summer session may be possible, dependent upon the student demand and approval by Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A., or other relevant terminal or professional doctorate) in Marketing or a closely related business discipline is preferred. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.

Relevant experience and preferred qualifications include:

• Undergraduate and graduate level teaching experience
• Experience mentoring or advising students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with (or eagerness to learn) modern instructional technologies
• Professional experience developing and executing data-driven and/or AI-enabled marketing strategies in a for-profit or nonprofit setting
• Experience supervising client-based, consulting, or capstone projects

During the academic year, faculty are expected to work on campus in Sioux City, Iowa.

About the Rosen School of Business

The School currently offers majors in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Managerial Accounting, Public Accounting, and Sports Management. Our School is proud to have a 99% placement rate for graduates and is experiencing growth across all its majors.

There are over  400 students who have declared business majors. Many business students are actively engaged in on campus activities, including athletics, student clubs, the arts, and on-campus student employment.

The current faculty have many years of prior experience working in the industry or public sectors. We strive to be innovative, practical and forward-thinking—in fact, we have just added a new required course focusing on AI for all business majors.

Business faculty regularly collaborate with faculty and staff across the institution on research, service and events. The School serves as a local and regional resource to business organizations, and we are actively working to elevate our profile as a resource for area business leaders throughout the region.

Our MBA program was launched less than two years ago, and our student enrollment numbers have surpassed our expectations. This program is flexible and designed to fit into their already busy lives. Our MBA program offers students a range of concentrations, currently including:  AI; business analytics; cyber security; finance; healthcare administration; and project, operations, & manufacturing.

In June 2026, we broke ground to construct a new academic building to house the Rosen School of Business.  Honeck Freyman Hall will be a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to foster innovation, creativity and excellence.  The 40,000-square-foot facility will feature advanced classrooms, collaborative workspaces and cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of students, faculty and the business community.

About Morningside University

Morningside University is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves over 2,000 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Chad Benson serves as its President. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside’s largest undergraduate programs are education, nursing, and business, and the Sharon Walker School of Education, Nylen School of Nursing and the Rosen School of Business all offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Our Mission

The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

How Do I Apply?

To apply, please send an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu entering “Faculty Search – Marketing” in the subject line and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents:

1. A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences that meet the position’s required qualifications and desired qualifications
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. 1-page statement of teaching philosophy
4. 1-page statement of research interests
5. Contact details for three professional references

Semifinalists and finalists may be asked to provide additional materials. For full consideration, apply by September 30, 2026.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Successful completion of a background check and education verification is required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu. If you have any questions about this position, or working in Morningside University’s Rosen School of Business, please contact Dr. Paula Kueter, (p) 712-274-5182, (e) kueterp@morningside.edu.

To learn more about working at Morningside University, visit: www.morningside.edu/about/employment