Posting Number F2058P

Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor

Department Terry-Marketing

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The Department of Marketing (www.terry.uga.edu/marketing/) offers the following degrees: PhD, Master of Marketing Research, MBA, MSBA, and BBA in Marketing. It also houses the Coca-Cola Center for Marketing Studies. The Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in 2017. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://terry.uga.edu/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene. Athens is located about 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with affordable real estate prices and a low cost of living.

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 08/06/2024

Open until filled Yes

Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a full vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, copies of course evaluations, and contact information for three references. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. References will be contacted by the department at the appropriate time in the process. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype or Zoom. Please address any questions about the application process to the search committee chair, Dr. Julio Sevilla ([email protected]).

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Classification Title Open Rank

Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Marketing or a related social science discipline from an accredited university at the time of appointment.

The Department Marketing in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for one or more full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant or associate professor rank, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2025.

For information regarding requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure and the Terry College of Business Criteria and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure.

Appointment at the assistant professor rank requires a demonstrated potential to publish rigorous research in premier peer-reviewed journals.

To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Applicants with experience levels from new doctoral recipients to associate professors will be considered.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
While all areas of teaching and research focus will be considered, candidates with an interest in consumer behavior, analytics/strategy, or digital marketing are desired.

The ability to teach marketing classes at the undergraduate and master’s level is a plus.

Assistant or Associate applicants requesting service credit, should have a record of publication in premier journals commensurate with rank and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy
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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.