Assistant Professor of Marketing – Valdosta State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Marketing – Valdosta State University

• Institution: Valdosta State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Management and Marketing, Langdale College of Business Administration

• Job ID: 303917

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Marketing

• Preferred Teaching Areas: Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, MBA-level Marketing

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience; exact salary not specified

• Location: Valdosta, Georgia, United States

• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 – Review of Applications Begins

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

• Alternative Start Date: January 1, 2027 may be considered

Overview of Role

The Department of Management and Marketing at Valdosta State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Marketing courses, maintain an active scholarly research agenda, and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Marketing courses.

• Teach courses based on departmental needs and applicable SACSCOC/AACSB faculty credential guidelines.

• Maintain scholarly productivity consistent with AACSB accreditation.

• Conduct and present research in Marketing.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

• Support student organizations, including the AMA VSU chapter.

• Contribute to experiential learning and student development.

Typical Workload

• Teaching and Scholarship: 80%

• Service: 20%

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal / Doctoral degree in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited institution.

• Must qualify as a Scholarly Academic under AACSB standards by the appointment date.

• Demonstrated commitment to:

  • Teaching excellence

  • Scholarship

  • Academic service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong record of effective teaching appropriate to career stage.

• Ability to work collaboratively.

• Experience teaching:

  • Online courses

  • Hybrid courses

  • Face-to-face courses

• Experience teaching Marketing courses, particularly:

  • Digital Marketing

  • Marketing Research

  • MBA-level Marketing

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses of at least Three References

Official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations, where applicable, will be required upon hire.

Application Process

• Job ID: 303917

• Review Begins: October 1, 2026

• Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

• Department Contact: Dr. Jie Driskell

• Email: jgfowler@valdosta.edu

Valdosta State University notes that employment-based immigration sponsorship may be available for selected positions on a case-by-case basis.