Assistant Professor of Marketing
Opt For Healthy Living, San Marcos, CA, United States
Job no:
553918 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
San Marcos Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management
Position Description Rank:
Assistant Professor Department:
Marketing Starting Date:
Fall 2026
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Marketing within the College of Business Administration (CoBA). Candidates with expertise in digital marketing, consumer behavior, or marketing analytics are especially encouraged to apply, though exceptional applicants who have expertise in sales and strategy will be given preference in the consideration process. Join us at a vibrant and growing Southern California campus where you can shape the future of marketing education and contribute to advancing knowledge in the discipline.
Ph.D. in marketing or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; Ph.D. confirmation required by hire date).
Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence, a record of quality published research commensurate with years of experience, and the ability to develop and sustain a research program that will lead to original, peer‑reviewed publications.
Candidates must also demonstrate meaningful contributions in one or more of the following areas: departmental service, participation in university‑level initiatives and active engagement in the academic community.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues and an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Desired / Preferred Qualifications Preference to applicants with business experience and/or teaching experience in digital marketing, consumer behavior, marketing analytics, marketing strategy and sales. Preference to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with distinct groups in teaching, research and/or service.
Duties Develop and teach courses in the respective fields, including one or more core undergraduate courses: Foundations of Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior; and one or more electives including Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Analytics, and Sales. Develop and teach Master of Science and/or MBA‑level courses. Maintain an active research agenda, producing high‑quality, peer‑reviewed publications that contribute to the advancement of the field. Maintain a research agenda that supports competitiveness for research grants and promotion and tenure decisions. Engage in service commensurate with experience, including participation in committees, contribution to accreditation and assessment efforts, engagement with professional organizations, serving as department chair, and supporting community or industry partnerships that advance the mission of the department and university.
Application Material Cover letter that includes statements of teaching philosophy and how the applicant meets the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications. Recent and complete teaching evaluations including grade distributions for at least two different courses (if available). Reprints of representative publications. Copies of all transcripts that include relevant coursework. Three professional references.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,000 - $12,594 per month CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224 per month
Application Period Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled.
Legal Statements CSUSM is not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Non‑immigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CSUSM is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.
Advertised December 17, 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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553918 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
San Marcos Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Business/Management
Position Description Rank:
Assistant Professor Department:
Marketing Starting Date:
Fall 2026
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Marketing within the College of Business Administration (CoBA). Candidates with expertise in digital marketing, consumer behavior, or marketing analytics are especially encouraged to apply, though exceptional applicants who have expertise in sales and strategy will be given preference in the consideration process. Join us at a vibrant and growing Southern California campus where you can shape the future of marketing education and contribute to advancing knowledge in the discipline.
Ph.D. in marketing or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; Ph.D. confirmation required by hire date).
Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence, a record of quality published research commensurate with years of experience, and the ability to develop and sustain a research program that will lead to original, peer‑reviewed publications.
Candidates must also demonstrate meaningful contributions in one or more of the following areas: departmental service, participation in university‑level initiatives and active engagement in the academic community.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues and an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Desired / Preferred Qualifications Preference to applicants with business experience and/or teaching experience in digital marketing, consumer behavior, marketing analytics, marketing strategy and sales. Preference to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with distinct groups in teaching, research and/or service.
Duties Develop and teach courses in the respective fields, including one or more core undergraduate courses: Foundations of Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior; and one or more electives including Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Analytics, and Sales. Develop and teach Master of Science and/or MBA‑level courses. Maintain an active research agenda, producing high‑quality, peer‑reviewed publications that contribute to the advancement of the field. Maintain a research agenda that supports competitiveness for research grants and promotion and tenure decisions. Engage in service commensurate with experience, including participation in committees, contribution to accreditation and assessment efforts, engagement with professional organizations, serving as department chair, and supporting community or industry partnerships that advance the mission of the department and university.
Application Material Cover letter that includes statements of teaching philosophy and how the applicant meets the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications. Recent and complete teaching evaluations including grade distributions for at least two different courses (if available). Reprints of representative publications. Copies of all transcripts that include relevant coursework. Three professional references.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,000 - $12,594 per month CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224 per month
Application Period Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled.
Legal Statements CSUSM is not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Non‑immigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CSUSM is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.
Advertised December 17, 2025 Pacific Standard Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr