Assistant​/Associate Professor of Marketing

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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.

Georgia Southwestern State University and its College of Business and Computing, an AACSB accredited institution, is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach a variety of courses in the Management area. Possible areas of teaching would include Principles of Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Professional Sales, Consumer Behavior, and Marketing Research.

The successful candidate will also advise students, be heavily engaged in the campus community and the local community, and serve as an active member of the innovative faculty in the College of Business and Computing. This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position.

We have built a strong and innovative learning environment in COBAC. A successful candidate will be expected to pursue cross‑functional, integrative curriculum development and incorporate a pedagogical approach that involves students in learning through high levels of engagement. Mentoring and advising students are integral to the mission of the School of Business Administration and our philosophy of student‑centric education. GSW's COBAC has an online program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;

therefore, teaching will include both traditional and online courses. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be expected to produce a record of research consistent with AACSB standards for Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and is expected to engage heavily in College and University service.

• 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

• Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB‑Accredited University. ABD's with a well‑developed, defended proposal will also be considered.
• Strong teaching background and a passion for student engagement.
• Experience in delivery of both on‑campus and online classes preferred.
• Meaningful experience in industry is strongly preferred.

• 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.