Collat School of Business-Assistant​/Associate Professor-Marketing, Industrial Distribution & Economics

Collat School of Business-Assistant/Associate Professor-Marketing, Industrial Distribution & Economics

Title Collat School of Business-Assistant/Associate Professor-Marketing, Industrial Distribution & Economics

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Full-Time

Rank

Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Payroll Status

Payroll Status Faculty 9

Job Description

The Department of Marketing, Distribution, and Economics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing to begin in the Fall of 2027. Applicants should submit evidence of an active program of high-quality research along with impactful and innovative teaching. Primary instructional responsibilities for this position may address one of several areas, to include: digital/social media marketing, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, or product/brand management.

Depending on emergent need and candidate qualifications, prior experience or relevant knowledge with respect to areas such as personal selling, AI, analytics, and consumer neuroscience may also be desirable.

The Collat School of Business is built on a foundation of experiential learning, connecting students and faculty to impactful, relevant research and real-world business challenges. UAB holds Carnegie R1 status for very high research activity and ranks among the top 30 research universities nationally in NSF Higher Education Research and Development ( HERD ) expenditures. Located within the economic center of the state, UAB is Alabama’s largest employer and has been perennially recognized as one of the state’s Best Places to Work.

This access to the greater Birmingham business community creates rich opportunities for applied research, executive engagement, and experiential learning through internships and industry partnerships.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for this position must:
Hold a Ph.D. in Marketing or have completed doctoral requirements prior to the start date. Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with backgrounds and experiences that support Collat School of Business strategic initiatives:

A record of two or more years of industry experience

New curricula and program development

Advancement of innovative pedagogical approaches

Heightened student and community engagement

Production of impactful research targeting leading journals in Marketing and adjacent fields

Expansion of Collat’s funded research portfolio

Posting Number

Posting Number F2907P

Open Date

Open Date 09/02/2026

Close Date

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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