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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please provide a cover letter that outlines your interest in the position, College/University Transcript(s), Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement of Faith that details how your Christian faith is a strong fit with the mission and identity of Messiah University and how it impacts your teaching experience, your philosophy of teaching, and a statement that demonstrates your commitment to diversity and inclusion that is consistent with Messiah University’s goals.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title One-Year Lecturer of Marketing
Position Type
Position Type Faculty
School
School School of Arts, Culture and Society
Department
Department Department of Business (2031)
Discipline Marketing
Level
Level Undergraduate
Time Status
Time Status Full-Time
Campus
Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
The Business Department at Messiah University invites applications for a one-year full-time lecturer position to teach Marketing courses.
Responsibilities
Teach eight sections of Marketing Courses throughout the year (Marketing Principles, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communications)
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Marketing is preferred. An MBA will be considered. 1-5 years of teaching experience in a college or university setting is preferred.
The Program
Messiah’s ACBSP -accredited Department of Business is the School of Arts, Culture and Society’s largest department (www.messiah.edu/departments/business). Home to seven strong business majors and the International Business Institute, the Department provides a very collegial environment in which to teach and to conduct other scholarly work. There are currently 10 full-time faculty members in the department.
The Department
Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the Business Department educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership, and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. The coursework for most of our Undergraduate programs is conducted primarily in person with occasional online coursework. Messiah University is a nationally ranked, accredited university that successfully integrates top-tier academics and Christian faith.
The University
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position
Starting Date for Position Fall 2025
Compensation
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications/Nominations
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a cover letter that outlines your interest in the position, College/University Transcript(s), Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement of Faith that details how your Christian faith is a strong fit with the mission and identity of Messiah University and how it impacts your teaching experience, your philosophy of teaching, and a statement that demonstrates your commitment to diversity and inclusion that is consistent with Messiah University’s goals.
Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL .
Accept Letters of Recommendation
Accept Letters of Recommendation Yes
Minimum Requests 3
Maximum Requests 3
Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference
Referee Reminded After How Many Days
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. College/University Transcript(s)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Personal Statement - Faith
5. Personal Statement - Teaching
6. Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
7. Resume
8. Personal Statement – University Mission
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