Assistant Professor of Marketing - Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Marketing - Tenure Track

Thank you for your interest in employment at our university. Georgia College is an integral part of our local and neighboring communities and we are seeking candidates who share that commitment and want to support our mission. Our university team is comprised of faculty and staff professionals who are dedicated to continuing to move Georgia College forward as a nationally preeminent public liberal arts university. Georgia College is located in Milledgeville, a charming town less than a two-hour drive from Atlanta. As you take the time to learn more about our university, we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We invite you to review the current employment opportunities that are available at Georgia College.

In keeping with the University's mission, we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity.

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business is exactly what you would expect from a premier public liberal arts university - a first-rate, student-centered, residential business education with a full array of AACSB-accredited academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for high-demand careers. Our program offerings are nationally recognized, affordable, and accessible. At the graduate level, we offer online programs in Management Information Systems, the Georgia WebMBA® at Georgia College, and the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Our Master of Accountancy is currently delivered face-to-face as an ideal program for Georgia College students seeking to continue their education in the accounting field. Our goal is to develop capable, successful business professionals who are also responsible citizens committed to contributing to the community.

Georgia College, located in Milledgeville, Georgia, is the state's designated public liberal arts university-where practical education meets life-altering, real-world experiences. For us, a liberal arts education goes beyond simply memorizing facts and philosophies. A liberal arts curriculum teaches students how to navigate the complexities of life, assess the world around them and become critical thinkers. Our skills-infused approach provides our students with an advantage that employers are looking for and expands the personal and professional lives of our graduates.

The university offers undergraduate and graduate education and serves more than 7,000 students in five colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, the John H. Lounsbury College of Education, the College of Health Science and the John E. Sallstrom

Honors College. With its sprawling idyllic campus paired with talented faculty and staff, Georgia College stands at the forefront of offering a holistic liberal arts education. Our students are engaged citizens who are encouraged to think independently and lead creatively as they acquire the skills to navigate life-long challenges.

Georgia College is one of 26 institutions in the University System of Georgia, and we consistently rank among the top three universities in terms of student retention and graduation rates. Georgia College also ranks 20th on U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Universities - South and is recognized as a top university in the nation by the Princeton Review, Forbes Higher Education and Kiplinger's.

Location

Serving as Georgia's state capitol for 64 years, Milledgeville is a charming, traditional southern town located less than a two-hour drive from Atlanta and an easy drive from all the other great cities in the Peach State - Athens, Macon, Columbus, and Savannah. Close enough to everything, but far away enough to avoid the hustle and bustle. For more information on Milledgeville, please visit https://www.visitmilledgeville.org/.

Job Summary

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and ABET, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Marketing beginning January or August 2022. Candidates with terminal degrees and disciplinary background(s) in Marketing or a related field are encouraged to apply. The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses primarily in strategic marketing, sales, sports marketing, and other core marketing courses, as needed. 

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Logistics offers academic programs of study including management and marketing with concentrations in logistics, human resource management, and sales. The Department also offers a nationally ranked graduate program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and our faculty contribute to the highly successful Georgia WebMBA® program.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
Teaching Responsibilities
* Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
* Regular course meetings and instruction
* Mentoring Students
* Other teaching responsibilities
Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.
Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.
Academic Achievement/Professional Development
* Publications (editing, citations)
* Presentations at professional meetings
* Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
* Current work in circulation or in progress
* Grants received or applied for
* Membership and participation in professional organizations
* Other professional service of development activities

Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution
* Committee memberships and offices
* Programs directed and advised
* Participation in special programs or projects
* Other service in the institution

Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University.

Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission.

Faculty - Public Service -
Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:
* Consulting work
* Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
* Membership and participation in community organizations
* Other significant services to the community
Ability to work collegially with others in service to the broader University community.

Other duties and responsibilities -
Successful candidates will be able to work collegially and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the University's mission we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity.

All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Qualified candidates for the tenure-track position as Assistant Professor must have a terminal degree with an emphasis in Marketing or a related field, granted by the date of appointment, and identify as a teacher-scholar committed to the public liberal arts. Doctoral student applicants in All-but-Dissertation (ABD) status will be considered, but must provide evidence of anticipated successful completion of degree requirements by date of appointment.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Other Required Qualifications
Other required qualifications include:

Understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning;

Successful higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate level within the candidate's area of specialization including strategic marketing, sales, sports marketing, and other core marketing courses; experience teaching at the graduate level would be considered;

Strong communication skills;

A passion for working with and mentoring students;

Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the University's mission, we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity;

A commitment to fostering academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness in the public liberal arts and in business education. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university and college curricula and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable, as are an understanding of Georgia College's mission and enthusiasm for working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current philosophies, practices, theories and methodologies related to discipline taught.

SKILLS
Strong communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and strives to create a campus environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by Georgia College. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Georgia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit their current CV, a letter of application, teaching philosophy statement, example of recent scholarly work, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of three references (names, address, phone numbers, and emails). Materials must be submitted by October 1, 2021 to receive full consideration. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Whitney Ginder, Chair of the Search Committee, at whitney.ginder@gcsu.edu or 478-445-8661.

Applicants are asked to provide:

* Curriculum vitae

* Cover letter

* Copies of unofficial transcripts

* List of references and contact information

* Writing sample

* Teaching philosophy

GC&SU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution, with a commitment to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment. For more information, please visit our web page at www.gcsu.edu.