Assistant Professor of Marketing

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Job ID: 242548
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.

Inclusion is one of Columbus State University's values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work “to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population.” The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by the diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride +, CHispA, and others.

Job Summary
The D. Abbott Turner College of Business at Columbus State University seeks qualified candidates for a tenure track position in Marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2022. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a specialization within Marketing defined by research and publications and an understanding of marketing in the global economy.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments, utilizing a variety of student engagement strategies in the classroom to ensure active student participation.
• Coordinating internships including monitoring, evaluating, and maintaining existing internships and developing additional internship opportunities.
• Adapt courses for both in-person and on-line formats, ensuring that the student experience is equivalent across modalities.
• Promote student success through timely communication, timely grading and other feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Work comfortably with a diverse student population, including dual-enrolled high school students, traditional college students, and nontraditional college students, demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency, attending college meetings as needed, and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Participate in student advising and other service duties as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate faculty qualifications for the purpose of AACSB accreditation.
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in Marketing or related field from a fully accredited institution, but ABD candidates with documentation of degree completion prior to June 2023 will be considered. Candidates must show evidence of teaching success and potential to maintain an active research agenda to stay academically qualified per AACSB; show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching; be committed to advising and mentoring students, quality teaching, and continued instructional and scholarly development; and support a strong commitment to practices that support the University's focus on student engagement, problem solving, and active learning.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given for candidates that have experience with active and experiential learning methodologies and specialties in Social Media, Digital Marketing and/or Marketing Analytics.

Proposed Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with education and relevant experience and includes full benefits.

Required Documents to Attach

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to campus visit)
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Three Signed Letters of Reference
• Statement of Interest

Applicants are expected to describe in their statement of interest how their teaching and/or scholarship will advance the mission of the college.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. John Finley, Chair, Department of Management and Marketing, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; Phone: 706-507-8169; or email to finley_john@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment
A successful criminal background check and prior authorization to work in the US will be required as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Special Applicant Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=242548&PostingSeq=1


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