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About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

The College of Business and Computing (AACSB-accredited) seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department to begin August 2026. Courses are offered in both undergraduate and graduate programs, with delivery across traditional and online platforms.
 
Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach a variety of Marketing courses across the curriculum.
• Advise undergraduate Marketing majors.
• Actively engage in departmental and university service.
• Develop cross-functional and integrative curriculum.
• Maintain an active research agenda consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards.
• Engage with campus and community activities.

Note: GSW's College of Business and Computing has extensive online offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels; teaching will include traditional and online formats.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit the following: 

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Evidence of Teaching Success
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited university (ABDs with a well-defended proposal will be considered).
• Strong teaching background and passion for student engagement.
• Experience delivering both on-campus and online classes (preferred).
• Meaningful industry experience (strongly preferred).