Assistant/Associate Professor in Marketing

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Georgia seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Marketing to teach undergraduate courses (primarily on the Dahlonega campus) and graduate MBA courses starting Fall 2027. Summer teaching may be available.

Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching ability, ongoing research in Marketing, and engagement with business communities. The position is on the Dahlonega, GA campus with visa considerations noted.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Marketing, preferably AACSB-accredited.
• Recent scholarship in Digital Marketing and related Marketing fields.

Responsibilities

• Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to deliver Marketing and Digital Marketing courses.
• Engage with students as academic advisor and mentor for clubs and activities.
• Engage in significant scholarship related to Marketing & Digital Marketing.
• Engage with the business community to support the College's goals.
• Participate as an active member in College service activities.

Skills

Teaching knowledge

Digital Marketing

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Marketing (AACSB preferred)

ABD near completion eligible

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Marketing

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301295

About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information The Department of Marketing and Logistics is one of the larger departments in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) and includes a major in Marketing, with concentrations in Digital Marketing, Professional Sales, and General Marketing. We are also in the process of establishing Logistics as a major field of study in the BBA degree program. The MCCB is an AACSB-accredited business school with over 4,000 students across five campuses. The College includes the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Truist Center for Ethical Leadership. In addition to the BBA, the College offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Management and two associate degrees. Graduate programs include the Cottrell MBA, Master of Accountancy, and three graduate certificates. The international group of teacher-scholars provides an exceptional learning community to prepare students for their professional roles and to engage with business and industry in the region to foster economic development.

Job Summary The Department of Marketing and Logistics in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invites applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Marketing starting in fall 2027 semester. Summer 2028 teaching may be available. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses primarily on the Dahlonega campus, as well as graduate courses for the MBA program.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at [phone].

• Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high-quality Marketing and Digital Marketing courses.
• Engage beyond the classroom with students as faculty academic advisor and as advisor to student clubs and/or related activities to showcase student achievements.
• Engage in significant and sustained scholarship related to Marketing & Digital Marketing.
• Engage with the business community to further the goals of the Mike Cottrell College of Business.
• Participate as an active, contributing member to the service activities of the College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching and learning practices
• Knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts of Digital Marketing and Marketing
• Ability to demonstrate best practices of written and oral communication
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team; passion for working with students to develop their skills and expertise

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate degree in Marketing and areas related to Digital Marketing, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution, required at the time of hire. An ABD nearing completion with documentation of degree completion is also eligible to apply.
• Recent substantive and significant scholarship relevant to Digital Marketing and related Marketing fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those applicants who have a record of excellent teaching in the areas of Marketing/Digital Marketing and commitment to business education.
• Preference will also be given to those with Digital Marketing and related certifications, and industry experience relevant to Digital Marketing area.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.