Assistant Professor

Tennessee Tech University; Cookeville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

University holidays

Medical & life insurance

Retirement plan

Optional 401k

Educational benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Tech University seeks an Assistant Professor of Marketing to begin in August 2027. The position is tenure-track and welcomes all areas of interest in marketing, with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and MBA levels in classroom, online, and hybrid formats.

The candidate will engage in research resulting in refereed publications, collaborate with the business community, and contribute to university service. ABDs will be considered if the degree is conferred by 08/01/2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited college of business.
• ABD candidates in advanced stages considered if degree is conferred by 08/01/2027.
• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence, research, and service to the university.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and MBA-level courses in Marketing.
• Maintain a typical nine-hour teaching load per semester in classroom, online, and hybrid formats.
• Conduct research leading to refereed publications; engage with business community and provide service.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Service

Online/Hybrid teaching

Education

Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing (AACSB-accredited)

Job description

Full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank starting in August 2027. All areas of interest will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and/or MBA levels.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Tennessee Technological University and the College of Business value excellence in teaching, research, and student mentoring. The typical teaching load is 9 hours per semester. Instruction is provided in classroom, online, and hybrid learning environments. Research leading to high-quality refereed publications is required. Engagement with the business community and service to the university and the profession are expected.

Physical Demands:

Those typical of an office or classroom environment.

C ommensurate with education and experience.

Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package.

• the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month
• thirteen (13) University holidays
• medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university)
• retirement
• optional 401k
• educational benefits

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or DBA with a specialization in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited college of business. ABDs in advanced dissertation stages will also be considered, but the degree must be conferred by 08/01/2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching, research, and service to the university and profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching/research interest in retailing, social media marketing, and/or advertising.Teaching experience, including online/hybrid modalities. Professional experience and/or certifications.