Assistant Professor in Marketing

Overview

Job Title:

Assistant Professor in Marketing

Location:

Summerville Campus

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Position #:

James M Hull College of Business at Augusta University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position in Marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2026. The selected candidate must have a demonstrated capability or potential in developing discipline relevant peer-reviewed intellectual contributions. About 40% of the workload will be dedicated to research and faculty development.

Course load will be 2-3 courses per semester term, or about 50% of workload. Candidates should be prepared to deliver courses online, as hybrid online/face-to-face, and face-to-face with a strong preference for candidates who can combine these approaches in an assigned section.

• Teaching - 50% Course load will be three courses per semester term, or about 50% of workload.
• Service - 10% Service in the college committees.
• Scholarship - 40% Research and faculty development.

• Applicants must hold (or receive before start of employment) a PhD in marketing or closely related field.
• Demonstrated capability or potential in developing discipline relevant peer-reviewed intellectual contributions is required. Equally important is the demonstrated capability or potential for teaching excellence within the discipline. Experience in hospitality.
• Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member.
• Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
  • Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
  • Evidence of ability as a teacher;
  • Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
  • Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
  • Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Effective teaching experience in digital marketing and/or social media at the undergraduate level is preferred. A record of excellence in teaching and learning is desired, along with excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Published or forthcoming peer-reviewed publications in the marketing and related disciplines are a plus, as is prior work experience in digital marketing and/or social media. Interest in interaction and relationship-building with local businesses, industry, and stakeholders is a plus, as well as having online teaching experience.

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).

College/Department Information:
The mission of the Hull College of Business is to deliver high-quality programs of instruction, to engage primarily in applied research, and to address workforce development needs. We impact our regional community through interdisciplinary activities and achieve our mission by developing business professionals through experiential learning, community engagement, and career development activities.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

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