Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Jacksonville State University’s College of Business and Industry invites applications for a tenure track position for Assistant Professor of Marketing.
The Lyons & Company, Inc. Department of Management and Marketing seeks an Assistant Professor of Marketing for a full-time, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service to both the university and broader community
The Lyons & Company, Inc. Department of Management and Marketing is a learning-centered academic department preparing students to be career-ready, competent, ethical professionals and engaged, responsible, global citizens. It is our goal to develop graduates with a strong foundation in business, technical and practical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. We have an award-winning faculty with Fortune 500 experience eager to help students prepare for their careers while being part of The Friendliest Campus In The South. Our department offers a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Our Management majors have the opportunity to have a concentration in Human Resources, Management Information Systems, or Entrepreneurship for a more customized career path. We also offer many other customizable educational experiences through our interdisciplinary electives.
This nine-month tenure track position has an anticipated start date of January 5, 2026.
Candidates must possess:
- Ph.D., DBA, or ABD in fields such as Marketing, Business Administration with concentration in Marketing, or closely related disciplines by starting date.
- Marketing teaching experience at the college level (e.g., as teaching assistant, adjunct, or instructor)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications and research activities
- Evidence of successful curriculum development and innovation
- Experience leading student organizations and research presenting with students both in undergraduate and graduate programs
- Experience with marketing and marketing lab experience
- Industry experience in Marketing and digital marketing
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Earned Ph.D. or ABD from an AACSB accredited University
- Industry experience in Marketing and selling, sales force training
- Experience with online and hybrid course delivery
- Track record of securing external funding or grants
- Experience with program assessment and accreditation processes
- Additional professional certifications (American Marketing Association)
- Experience with Marketing software and simulation tools
Applicants must submit a cover letter, most recent teaching evaluations, resume or CV and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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