Assistant Professor of Marketing

Assistant Professor of Marketing – Southern Methodist University

• Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Marketing, Edwin L. Cox School of Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: #50557

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Advanced Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive salary, teaching load, research support, and instructional support

• Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

• Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 for full consideration; applications accepted until the position is filled

📋 Overview of Role

The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing position with an anticipated start date of August 2027 or earlier. The search is open to candidates at both the Assistant Professor and advanced Assistant Professor levels, with research specialization open.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct and publish high-quality academic research in Marketing and maintain an active research pipeline.

• Deliver effective teaching and contribute to the high-quality student experience at the Cox School of Business.

• Participate actively in a collegial, research-oriented Marketing Department.

• Contribute to departmental, School, University, and professional service activities.

• Engage with the broader academic and business community where appropriate.

• Initial interviews may be conducted via Zoom.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Marketing or a related field by the start date of employment.

• Experience & Specializations: Research specialization is open. Candidates with 1–4 years of post-Ph.D. experience are preferred; however, new Ph.D. candidates with a strong research pipeline and papers in advanced review stages at top-tier journals are also encouraged to apply.

• Research Profile: Demonstrated or emerging record of publications in leading academic journals and a robust pipeline of ongoing research.

• Teaching Profile: Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive faculty salary.

• Competitive teaching load.

• Generous support for research and instruction.

• Attractive institutional benefits.

• Access to modern academic and research facilities at the Cox School of Business.

• Faculty will benefit from the School’s newly expanded and renovated Miller Quad facilities and Collins Executive Education Center.

• Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Three Representative Research Papers – published and/or working papers

4. Three Letters of Reference

5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191586

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: coxmarketing@smu.edu

• 📅 Full Consideration Deadline: September 25, 2026

• Final Closing: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

• Expected Start Date: August 2027 or sooner

• Review Process: Review of applications will begin approximately 30 days after the advertisement posting date.

🌐 Official Website: https://www.smu.edu
🌐 Marketing Department: https://www.smu.edu/cox/Learning-Culture/Academic-Departments/Marketing