Marketing Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Innovation

Definition of Classification

The University of Redlands, founded in 1907, is a private, independent liberal arts institution located in Redlands, California, in the heart of the Southern California Inland Empire. The University maintains a long-standing commitment to liberal arts education, experiential learning, and community engagement. Recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution, approximately 40% of the University’s students are first-generation college students. The University of Redlands seeks to prepare graduates who are thoughtful leaders, engaged citizens, and professionals capable of addressing complex societal challenges.

The School of Business & Society (SBS) prepares students to lead in a dynamic global economy through interdisciplinary learning, responsible leadership, and applied problem solving. The School integrates business education with social responsibility, technological innovation, and ethical decision-making, equipping students to navigate complex market environments and societal challenges. SBS faculty collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative programs that combine rigorous academic study with experiential learning, industry engagement, and community partnerships.

The School of Business & Society is home for the Banta Center for Ethical and Purposeful Leadership, which serves as a forum for conversation, inquiry, and research on the role of ethics and responsibility in modern business leadership. The Center promotes interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and community engagement that examine how organizations create value while acting responsibly toward society. Through speaker series, research initiatives, and faculty collaborations, the Banta Center advances the integration of ethical reasoning, leadership development, and responsible innovation within business education. Faculty frequently collaborate with the Center to explore issues such as ethical artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, governance of emerging technologies, and the societal implications of digital transformation.

SBS is also home to the Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions, which advances interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, responsible business practices, and the long-term stewardship of environmental and social resources. The Center provides opportunities for students and faculty to engage with sustainability challenges through applied learning, research collaborations, and partnerships with organizations working to address global environmental and social issues.

Further, SBS is home to the Woodbury Institute, an AACSB-accredited business program aligned with globally recognized standards in business education.

The School of Business & Society increasingly explores how ethical leadership must evolve in response to rapidly advancing technologies, ensuring that graduates are prepared to guide organizations responsibly through periods of technological transformation.

As artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, digital platforms, and automation reshape market systems and business strategy, the School seeks faculty who can help prepare students to navigate and lead in technology-enabled environments. SBS is committed to educating graduates who understand both the strategic potential and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. This includes examining how organizations can responsibly develop, deploy, and govern new technologies while creating sustainable value for customers, organizations, and society.

The School of Business & Society invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Marketing Strategy, Emerging Technologies, and Ethical Innovation at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position focuses on how emerging technologies are transforming contemporary marketing strategy, customer engagement, value creation, and market systems.

This position supports the School’s strategic priorities in technology-enabled market transformation, responsible innovation, interdisciplinary program development, and experiential learning. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative academic programs that integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, digital platforms, and advanced analytics into contemporary marketing and business strategy.

The position is intentionally interdisciplinary and will collaborate closely with faculty across the School of Business & Society, including accounting, finance, analytics, management, and leadership to support integrated curriculum development and applied research initiatives. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in developing experiential learning opportunities, industry partnerships, applied research collaborations, and student engagement initiatives such as consulting projects, competitions, internships, and innovation labs that connect academic learning with real-world business challenges.

The faculty member will also contribute to emerging initiatives within the School focused on the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, responsible innovation, and sustainable business practices across business disciplines.

Through this work, SBS aims to strengthen its emerging leadership in the study of ethical innovation, technology-enabled markets, and responsible business transformation. SBS encourages faculty to engage in program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and partnerships with industry and community organizations that enhance experiential learning and advance the School’s reputation for responsible and forward-looking business education.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to marketing strategy and technology-enabled market environments such as Applied Artificial Intelligence in Business, Technology Commercialization and Pricing Strategy, Emerging Technologies in Business, Digital Platforms, Ethical Technology Deployment.


• Develop and lead interdisciplinary curriculum initiatives that integrate AI, analytics, and emerging technologies into business and marketing education.


• Contribute to the design and launch of new academic programs, concentrations, certificates, or executive education offerings related to technology-enabled markets and innovation ecosystems.


• Create experiential learning opportunities including industry-sponsored projects, internships, consulting engagements, and student competitions.


• Build partnerships with corporations, technology firms, startups, and nonprofit organizations to support applied learning, research collaborations, and career pathways for students.


• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student teams participating in regional, national, and international competitions, applied research initiatives, and entrepreneurial ventures.


• Engage in applied research and thought leadership related to technology-enabled market change, commercialization strategy, digital innovation ecosystems, lifecycle value creation, responsible AI deployment, and sustainability economics.


• Collaborate with faculty across business disciplines to support interdisciplinary research and curriculum initiatives.


• Contribute to initiatives that enhance institutional visibility, enrollment growth, alumni engagement, and philanthropic partnerships.


• Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committee work, program assessment, and strategic planning.

 Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

 Required

• Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in a business discipline.


• Demonstrated record of effective teaching and curriculum innovation in business or marketing-related fields.


• Evidence of scholarly or applied research related to emerging technologies, innovation, or technology-enabled market systems.


• At least one peer-reviewed publication or a strong pipeline of work under review in the past three years.


• Maintain an active and productive research agenda, leading to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.


• Experience designing or teaching courses involving applied artificial intelligence, analytics, digital platforms, or emerging technology applications in business contexts.


• Demonstrated ability to develop academic programs, experiential learning initiatives, or interdisciplinary educational offerings.


• Commitment to working effectively with students from diverse cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.


• Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, responsible innovation, and inclusive learning environments.

Preferred

• Peer-reviewed publications in high-quality academic journals.


• Research that incorporates AI, emerging technologies, digital platforms, or data-driven marketing strategies.


• Evidence of integrating AI tools, analytics, or emerging technologies into teaching and curriculum design.


• Leadership experience in academic administration, program direction, or center/institute development.


• Substantial industry, consulting, or entrepreneurial experience related to technology innovation, analytics, or strategic market development.


• Experience building interdisciplinary academic initiatives that integrate technology, business strategy, and ethical governance.


• Demonstrated success developing industry partnerships, applied learning ecosystems, or experiential learning platforms.


• Experience mentoring students in competitions, research collaborations, or startup development.


• Success in fundraising, philanthropic engagement, or external partnership development.


• Applied research or professional work involving artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, blockchain, digital platforms, advanced analytics, or related technologies.


• Experience developing stackable credentials, executive education programs, or interdisciplinary technology initiatives.


• Ability to collaborate across business disciplines including accounting, finance, analytics, management, and leadership.

Knowledge and Skills:

 Ability to design and teach courses integrating business strategy with emerging technologies and digital innovation.

• Capacity to develop interdisciplinary academic programs and applied learning environments.


• Experience fostering collaboration among faculty, students, and industry partners.


• Strong organizational, communication, and mentorship skills.


• Ability to guide students in navigating technology-enabled market environments and responsible innovation practices.


• Commitment to advancing the mission of the University of Redlands through teaching excellence, scholarship, and service.

 TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter


• Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)


• Statement of teaching philosophy, including approaches to teaching students from diverse backgrounds, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching interests


• Statement of research interests and applied innovation initiatives

In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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