Job Summary:
Friends University is seeking a dynamic and innovative Adjunct Professor of Marketing to join our faculty. This position offers the opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation of marketing professionals in a student-focused, faith-based academic environment. The successful candidate will bring real-world experience, industry knowledge, and a passion for teaching to courses in both traditional and digital marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and deliver engaging, practical, and interactive course content across multiple traditional and digital marketing disciplines.
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Foster an experiential learning environment by integrating real-world experience, case studies, industry trends, and hands-on projects with outside collaboration partners into coursework.
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Leverage emerging marketing technologies, AI, and analytics tools to prepare students for modern marketing careers.
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Assess student learning through a combination of assignments, projects, and interactive discussions.
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Engage with local businesses and organizations to bring real-world marketing challenges into the classroom.
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Support the university’s mission by fostering a collaborative and values-driven classroom environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration with an emphasis/concentration in Marketing; Ph.D. preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in marketing, digital media, advertising, or related areas.
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3 years of teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.
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Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital/Mobile Marketing, Sales Management, Web Development, Marketing Data Analytics, Advertising and Promotions, and International Marketing.
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Strong understanding of marketing research methodologies, consumer behavior theories, and branding strategies.
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Passion for mentoring and inspiring students to think creatively and strategically.
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Experience in AI-driven marketing, data analytics, or customer experience design.
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A record of industry certifications (Google Ads, HubSpot, Hootsuite, etc.).
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Previous experience working with entrepreneurs, startups, or international marketing teams.
