Lee Assistant Professor of Marketing, Lee Business School [R0150761]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Lee Assistant Professor of Marketing, Lee Business School [R0150761] .

ROLE of the POSITION

The Lee Business School and the Marketing and International Business Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invite applications for a Lee Assistant Professor of Marketing, with an expected start date in the Fall of 2027.

In 2012, the Ted and Doris Lee Family pledged a $15 million naming gift for the Lee Business School. Part of that gift includes the endowment of ten Lee Scholar professorships across the Lee Business School. The Lee Professor will demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. The Lee Professorship designation for this position provides support in the form of a stipend and additional travel/research funds. Preference will be given to Advanced/Senior Assistant Professor rank.

The department is looking for candidates whose research areas include fields such as marketing strategy, branding, digital marketing, or marketing analytics, with strong quantitative skills, but other fields will be considered.

Requirements of the position include conducting high-quality research in marketing that leads to refereed publications and supports the maintenance of AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status at a Carnegie R1 institution. The successful candidate is expected to sustain an active and productive research agenda consistent with these standards. The candidate will teach marketing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including MBA and potentially doctoral programs. The position also requires meaningful service contributions to the department, school, university, community, and the marketing profession. Opportunities may exist to contribute to executive education and professional certificate programs.

PROFILE of the COLLEGE

As one of the largest schools at UNLV with nearly 5,000 undergraduate students, 500 graduate students, more than 140 faculty and staff, and 26,000+ alumni, Lee Business School offers 10 undergraduate majors, 12 minors, and seven graduate degree programs. The MBA program has ranked in the top 100 part-time MBA programs for the past five years according to U.S. News and World Report.

Lee Business School is among the top 2 percent of business colleges and schools worldwide to hold international dual accreditation in business and accounting by AACSB International.

In addition to its scholastic endeavors, Lee Business School is home to four centers that connect faculty and students with business and industry: Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), Lied Center for Real Estate, and Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management.

For more information, visit us online at: https://www.unlv.edu/business .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. in Marketing (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of top-quality publications in elite, top-tier marketing journals, with an ongoing pipeline, as well as teaching effectiveness at undergraduate and/or graduate level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Research interests that strengthen the department’s existing focus areas, particularly in marketing strategy, digital marketing and AI, experiential marketing, marketing analytics, MarTech, or related fields.

Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching marketing courses at multiple levels (undergraduate, graduate, and potentially Ph.D.).

Experience or interest in engaging with faculty, industry partners, marketing professionals, or regulators through theoretically grounded applied research, outreach, executive education, or professional certificate programs.

Commitment to mentoring students and supporting the launch and growth of the department’s upcoming Ph.D. program.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with endowed positions at similarly situated institutions. In addition to a competitive base salary, the Lee Professorship designation provides supplemental support through an annual stipend and enhanced travel and research funding.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• •Competitive total rewards package including:
• •Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• •Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• •Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• •No state income tax
• •Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• •Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• •Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• •UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• •Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• •RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• •Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• •Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• •Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• •Personal and professional development opportunities
• •A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• •Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit (1) a Letter of Application, (2) a detailed CV listing qualifications and experience, (3) a Research paper, (4) Teaching statement, (5) Diversity statement and (6) the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience related to research, teaching and service, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications as this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Nadia Pomirleanu , Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on July 15th, 2026 .

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

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