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Lecturer Position

Teaching Faculty (Non-Tenure Track), Marketing and Behavioral Research Lab

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Teaching Faculty (Non-Tenure Track), Marketing and Behavioral Research Lab

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Teaching Faculty (Non-Tenure Track), Marketing and Behavioral Research Lab
Department Department of Marketing
Posting Number F260103
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64318
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Summary The Department of Marketing in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo (UB), a flagship member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and a leading public research university, invites applications for a non-tenure-track qualified faculty position in Marketing Department.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the School of Management through excellence in teaching, service, and, for qualified candidates, leadership of the School’s Behavioral Research Lab. Primary teaching responsibilities will include the delivery of eight to nine courses annually in marketing or related areas. Service expectations include active engagement with the department, school, university, and broader community through activities such as advising student organizations, serving on committees, and supporting outreach initiatives.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the department welcomes applications from candidates interested and qualified to serve as Manager of the Behavioral Research Lab. In this leadership role, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for behavioral research activities that support faculty, doctoral students, and other researchers across the School of Management. The ideal candidate will possess expertise at the intersection of behavioral science and industry engagement, serving as a key liaison among faculty researchers, corporate partners, and advanced biometric and behavioral research technologies.

The department seeks to fill this position immediately and will consider candidates for either a teaching-focused faculty appointment or a combined teaching and lab management role. Depending on the responsibilities assigned, the appointment may be structured as either an academic year or a 12-month position.

For full consideration, applicants should submit their application materials by October 16, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate marketing courses
  • Maintain excellence in classroom instruction and student engagement.
  • Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor students and support experiential learning opportunities.

Service
  • Participate in departmental, school, and university service activities.
  • Support outreach efforts and partnerships with industry and community organizations.
  • Contribute to initiatives that enhance the national visibility of the Department of Marketing and the School of Management.

Responsibilities Specific to the Behavioral Research Lab

Corporate Consulting & Project Management
  • Design and execute research strategies to address complex business questions utilizing various methodologies.
  • Author Statements of Work (SOWs), define project timelines, establish budgets, and manage client deliverables.
  • Prepare highly visual, executive-ready presentations featuring actionable design directives.

Lab Management
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Research Lab.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
  • Develop and maintain participant recruitment systems and research databases.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies, human-subjects research requirements, and ethical research standards.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, iMotions software, and research resources.

Research Design and Execution Support
  • Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on behavioral and consumer research projects.
  • Provide expertise in study design, survey development, experimental methodology, and data collection procedures.
  • Support grant-funded and externally sponsored research initiatives.
  • Facilitate implementation of behavioral, consumer, and decision-making studies.

Analysis and Reporting
  • Conduct or support quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Develop reports that deliver results and insights.
  • Assist researchers in interpreting findings and communicating results to academic and industry audiences.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting systems related to laboratory activities and outcomes.

Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UX Research, Cognitive Psychology, Marketing Analytics, or a related marketing or behavioral science field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience designing and conducting behavioral or consumer research studies.
  • Proven track record of managing paid corporate consulting projects, user testing, or market research studies.
  • Technical Expertise: 1- 3 years of hands-on experience utilizing iMotions software and integrating eye-tracking hardware (e.g., Tobii, Pupil Labs).
  • Familiarity with supplementary UX tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Hotjar) and advanced statistical software (SPSS, R, Python).
  • Experience with advanced biosensors such as EEG or facial expression coding (Affectiva/FACET).
  • Prior teaching experience at the university-level.
  • PhD in Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary As part of the Research Statement, please include a statement describing experience with behavioral research and laboratory management.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Erika Bagnoli
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-3221
Posting Dates
Posted 09/14/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 01/04/2027
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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    • GoogleJobs.com
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    • LinkedIn.com
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    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
    • WNY Jobs
  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Research Statement
Optional Documents

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