Lecturer

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

One of 12 schools and colleges, located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, the Robert H. Smith School of Business is a recognized leader in marketing research and education for the global economy. A comprehensive business school, Smith offers undergraduate, specialty masters, online graduate programs, full-time and part-time MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D., and non-degree executive education programs and outreach services to the corporate community. The school is consistently ranked among the top business schools by leading business publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and The Wall Street Journal.

Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate classes in marketing, including courses such as marketing principles and strategy, marketing research and analytics, digital marketing, consumer behavior, and integrated marketing communications. Candidates are expected to commit to mentoring undergraduate students in experiential projects.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift ten lbs

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in a related field (Ph.D. or Ed.D. is preferable) with relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Preferences:
All applicants are expected to demonstrate outstanding teaching skills across various subject areas in marketing and have earned a terminal degree in a related field.  Prior successful teaching in a top-ranked business school is preferred. 

Licenses/ Certifications

N/A

Required Application Materials:

Applicants should submit the following information: 

• A cover letter that details how their expertise and experience speak to job requirements;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• Teaching philosophy statement; 
• A list of recently taught courses and evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations, awards)
• Names and contact information for three professional references (who will not be contacted at the initial stage of the search).

Additional Information:

Please address questions to the search coordinator, Ms. Laura Steeg, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, and early submissions are strongly encouraged.

Best Consideration Date:

11/15/2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes 

Department

BMGT-Marketing

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$135K to $145K

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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