Assistant Professor of Marketing

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

The College of Business and Computing (AACSB-accredited) seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department to begin August 2026. Courses are offered in both undergraduate and graduate programs, with delivery across traditional and online platforms.

• Teach a variety of Marketing courses across the curriculum.
• Advise undergraduate Marketing majors.
• Actively engage in departmental and university service.
• Develop cross-functional and integrative curriculum.
• Maintain an active research agenda consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards.
• Engage with campus and community activities.

Note:

GSW's College of Business and Computing has extensive online offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels; teaching will include traditional and online formats.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Evidence of Teaching Success
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

• Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited university (ABDs with a well-defended proposal will be considered).
• Strong teaching background and passion for student engagement.
• Experience delivering both on-campus and online classes (preferred).
• Meaningful industry experience (strongly preferred).