Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales

Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales

Job

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Department of Marketing & Professional Sales stands out with a globally recognized sales center, an innovative student‑run advertising agency and is home to nationally recognized student competitions. We equip our students with practical skills by focusing on strong corporate partnerships, applied learning experiences, and industry‑focused curriculum. Our faculty are thought leaders in their fields who educate students with research‑driven insights, innovative pedagogy, cutting‑edge technology, and hands‑on experiential learning, ensuring that students are future‑focused and ready to excel in today's dynamic global business environment.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales in the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine‑month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching responsibilities may include a 3/2 teaching load in undergraduate and graduate courses based on research and teaching qualifications.
• Teaching responsibilities for sales may include Professional Selling, Sales Management, Applied Selling, Sales Technology, Foundations of Marketing, Introduction to Business and other emerging areas in Sales.
• Service to the Department/College/University/Profession is expected.
• Engaging in quality scholarly activities consistent with AACSB accreditation is expected.

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Marketing, or a closely related discipline, is required at the time of hire.

• 0 - 3 years experience

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by August 17, 2026.

Dr. Brian N. Rutherford, bruther1

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.