Assistant Professor Of Marketing And Professional Sales

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

Dedicated to excellence in marketing and professional sales education and based in one of the most important cities in America for business - Atlanta, the faculty in the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales prepare tomorrow's leaders. Here students learn by doing, make critical connections, and become career ready with creative and analytical skills needed to succeed. Therefore, our focus is on hiring faculty who contribute to this high standard in the classroom and whose research is innovative, collaborative, and relevant.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Marketing & Professional Sales in the Department of Marketing & Professional Sales with a preferred start date of August 2025. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including: Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Professional Sales, Marketing Research, International Marketing, or Retail Marketing. Additionally, the department is adapting to the new educational and business environment. Creative and/or innovative courses are being considered.

• Service to the Department/College/University/Profession as determined by need and interest of the department.

• Scholarship/research expectations and activities are expected.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or a DBA, or the foreign equivalent, in Marketing or a related field is required. All areas of teaching interest in Marketing will be considered. The required degree must be earned by the start date.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Optional attachments are:

• Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
• Research interest

Incomplete applications will not be considered.