Assistant Professor of Marketing – Southern Methodist University

Assistant Professor of Marketing – Southern Methodist University

• Institution: Southern Methodist University (SMU)

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

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 50557

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

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

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive

• Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

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

• Expected Start Date: August 2027 or sooner

📋 Overview of Role

Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Marketing. The position is open to candidates at the Assistant Professor and Advanced Assistant Professor levels, with research focus open to a broad range of marketing topics.

The successful candidate will join a collegial, research-oriented department with faculty publishing in leading academic journals, participating in international conferences, collaborating globally, and engaging with the corporate and business community.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in Marketing and develop a strong research pipeline.

• Publish research in leading and top-tier academic journals.

• Contribute to the research-oriented culture of the Department of Marketing.

• Teach Marketing courses and contribute to the educational mission of the Cox School of Business.

• Demonstrate effective and engaging university-level teaching.

• Participate in academic conferences, research collaborations, and departmental activities.

• Contribute to the broader academic and professional marketing community.

• Participate in university and departmental service activities as required.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

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

• Research Record: Demonstrated record of publications in top-tier journals is preferred.

• Research Pipeline: A robust pipeline of ongoing research is strongly preferred.

• Teaching: Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• Experience: 1–4 years of post-Ph.D. experience is preferred.

• Early-Career Candidates: Candidates without post-Ph.D. experience may also apply if they demonstrate a strong research pipeline, including papers in advanced review rounds at top-tier journals.

• Research Focus: Open; candidates from a broad range of Marketing research areas are encouraged to apply.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive.

• Teaching Load: Competitive.

• Research Support: Competitive support for research and instruction.

• Faculty Benefits: Attractive compensation and benefits package.

• Research Environment: Access to a nationally ranked business school with strong research faculty and extensive academic and industry connections.

• Facilities: Faculty benefit from modern facilities, including the Miller Quad and Collins Executive Education Center.

• Employment: Tenure-track faculty appointment.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Three Representative Research Papers — published papers 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

• 📅 Priority Deadline: September 25, 2026 for full consideration.

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

• 💻 Interview Process: The recruiting committee may conduct initial interviews via Zoom.

• 📅 Expected Start: August 2027 or sooner.

📌 Additional Position Information

• Position Number: 50557

• Position Type: Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Field: Marketing

• Hiring: Contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

• Department: Marketing, Cox School of Business

• Institution: Private, nonsectarian university.

🌐 Official University Website: https://www.smu.edu/