Adjunct-Marketing

Job Details: Job Location: 2100 W University Ave

• WICHITA, KS, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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

Develop and deliver engaging, practical, and interactive course content across multiple traditional and digital marketing disciplines. Foster an experiential learning environment by integrating real-world experience, case studies, industry trends, and hands-on projects with outside collaboration partners into coursework.

Leverage emerging marketing technologies, AI, and analytics tools to prepare students for modern marketing careers. Assess student learning through a combination of assignments, projects, and interactive discussions. Engage with local businesses and organizations to bring real-world marketing challenges into the classroom.

Support the university’s mission by fostering a collaborative and values-driven classroom environment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration with an emphasis/concentration in Marketing; Ph.D. preferred. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in marketing, digital media, advertising, or related areas. 3 years of teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.

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. Strong understanding of marketing research methodologies, consumer behavior theories, and branding strategies.

Passion for mentoring and inspiring students to think creatively and strategically. Experience in AI-driven marketing, data analytics, or customer experience design. A record of industry certifications (Google Ads, Hub. Spot, Hootsuite, etc.) Previous experience working with entrepreneurs, startups, or international marketing teams.