Assistant Professor in Marketing
Inside Higher Ed, Augusta, GA, United States
Job Information
Job ID: 293796
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position # 40103288
Anticipated employment start date: August 1, 2026
Job Summary James M Hull College of Business at Augusta University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure‑track faculty position in Marketing Assistant Professor at the rank of Assistant Professor. The role requires 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, or face‑to‑face with a strong preference for those who can combine these approaches in an assigned section.
Responsibilities
Teaching (50%) – Course load 2–3 courses per semester term.
Service (10%) – Service on college committees.
Scholarship (40%) – Research and faculty development.
Required Qualifications Applicants must hold (or receive before start of employment) a Ph.D. in marketing or a 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 is required. Assistant Professor – early‑level career as a faculty member.
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.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Shift / Salary / Benefits This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in the offer letter and yearly contract.
The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.
Salary and compensation are 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 more. Employees who have been employed successfully for more than 6 months may 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, 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, typically in five‑year increments. For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php.
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. Developing exceptional business professionals through experiential learning and community engagement who make a positive impact on local and global business communities.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers 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. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Location Our Summerville Campus
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts. Candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered, apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document. For more information, 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=12000&JobOpeningId=293796&PostingSeq=1.
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Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position # 40103288
Anticipated employment start date: August 1, 2026
Job Summary James M Hull College of Business at Augusta University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure‑track faculty position in Marketing Assistant Professor at the rank of Assistant Professor. The role requires 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, or face‑to‑face with a strong preference for those who can combine these approaches in an assigned section.
Responsibilities
Teaching (50%) – Course load 2–3 courses per semester term.
Service (10%) – Service on college committees.
Scholarship (40%) – Research and faculty development.
Required Qualifications Applicants must hold (or receive before start of employment) a Ph.D. in marketing or a 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 is required. Assistant Professor – early‑level career as a faculty member.
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.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Shift / Salary / Benefits This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in the offer letter and yearly contract.
The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.
Salary and compensation are 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 more. Employees who have been employed successfully for more than 6 months may 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, 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, typically in five‑year increments. For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php.
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. Developing exceptional business professionals through experiential learning and community engagement who make a positive impact on local and global business communities.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers 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. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Location Our Summerville Campus
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts. Candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered, apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document. For more information, 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=12000&JobOpeningId=293796&PostingSeq=1.
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