Assistant Professor Marketing

Assistant Professor MarketingJob ID: 277476Location: Statesboro, GeorgiaFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularAbout UsJoin Our Team at Georgia Southern!Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrantcampuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving thecommunities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral leveldegree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town,the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach orsupporting our military service members and their families, GeorgiaSouthern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted toacademic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 otherGeorgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best MidsizeEmployers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about servingour region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars,leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and theworld.To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Valuesplease click here:https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/LocationWith more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, GeorgiaSouthern University is the largest comprehensive university southof Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, andfaculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for yourcareer and life after graduation.Statesboro Campus1332 Southern DriveStatesboro, GA 30458Department InformationWithin this setting, the Marketing program (BBA) at GeorgiaSouthern is carefully designed to prepare students for successfulcareers within the discipline of Marketing. After taking a commoncore set of classes required of all business students (pre-businessand junior-level business-core classes designed to expose studentsto all the functional areas of business), students move on towithin-major marketing-specific classes that enable students tolearn the principles, theory, nomenclature, and application ofmarketing thought that will guide them in careers as diverse assales, retailing, advertising, digital marketing, businessmarketing, non-profit marketing, international marketing, and manyothers. Environmental scanning, critical thinking, effectivecommunication, and international perspectives are emphasized inevery class.Job SummaryReporting to the Chair of the Department of Marketing, theAssistant Professor position requires outstanding scholarlyresearch within the discipline, excellence in teaching andmeaningful service responsibilities, and a Ph.D., or equivalent, inMarketing. This position will be key in the department and collegeprograms. The ability to contribute to a positive collegial workenvironment in the Department, College, and University is alsoexpected and a strong orientation to recruiting, retaining, andmentoring qualified students. The position is a 10-month, annual,tenure-track appointment beginning August 1, 2025, and the salaryis competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience.Required QualificationsEarned Ph.D., or equivalent, in Marketing, or a closely relatedfield, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing, byAugust 1, 2025.Evidence of effective communication skills.Faculty qualified initially and continuously according to AACSBguidelines.Willingness to engage with institutional student successinitiatives.Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives ininstruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design anddevelopment.Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing researchand scholarship agenda and the production of research/creativeactivities as appropriate to the discipline.Preferred QualificationsUniversity-level teaching experience in Marketing.Experience teaching sales or sales-related courses.Desire to contribute to the Center for Sales Excellence.Experience teaching via web-based instruction.Past business experience.Experience working collaboratively in a Department orCollege.Proposed SalaryCommensurate with experience.This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.Required Documents to AttachA complete application consists of a letter addressing thequalifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses,telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least threeprofessional references. Other documentation may berequested.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESConsistently exhibit engaging customer serviceAbility to support various constituencies served by theUniversityProven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific positionKNOWLEDGEAdhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutionalgoals and support University's mission for student successSKILLSEffective communication (verbal and written), organizational andhuman relations skillsApply Before DateOpen Until FilledScreening of applications begins October 20th, 2024 and continuesuntil the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1,2025.Contact InformationMichael L. Thomas, Ph.D.Department Chairmthomas@georgiasouthern.edu(912)478-5022USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of EmploymentAll work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroadoutside activities such as grading and email correspondence) forGeorgia Southern University must be completed while the employee isphysically present in the state of Georgia, unless specificallyauthorized by the university for a specific purpose and limitedperiod of time within current policy.Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant universitycommunity by engaging students, participating in events, andperforming other responsibilities on-campus.Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or performservice duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southernprovides accessible transportation options between campuses.Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of backgroundinvestigation including a criminal background check demonstratingyour eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University,as determined by Georgia Southern University in its solediscretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment historyreflected in your application materials and, if applicable, asatisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment without assistance from the University.Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.Equal Employment OpportunityMore information about the institution is available throughhttp://www.georgiasouthern.eduor http://www.parker.georgiasouthern.edu.The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and othernon-evaluative information may be subject to public inspectionunder the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern Universityprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, ordisability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations underthe Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the searchprocess should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.This position will not be required to drive.This role is not considered a position of trust.Background Check• Standard + EducationTo apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=277476&PostingSeq=1jeid-27252fafc91c054bb4f517570bb38c2a