Proposed Start Date09/16/2022
RankC – Assistant Professor
Working TitleAssistant Professor of Marketing
Position NumberD97203
RepresentationAU – AAUP 
Faculty TypeTenure Track
Fixed Term End Date:
Position FTE1
Term of Service9 month
Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptThe School is AACSB-accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,400 students. The School was recently ranked by the Princeton Review as “one of the best universities to major in business,” and Portland State University has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report in the top 20 “most innovative” universities in the nation. The university is dispersed over 49 acres of greenspace amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty considered to be a model for livability, environmental stewardship, and new urbanism principles. Portland is consistently ranked as one of the “best places to live” in the U.S., and is located within a 90-minute drive of mountains and the Oregon coast.

The School’s active involvement with the region’s industry partners and strong entrepreneurial community provides faculty ample research opportunities. We offer a stimulating, collegial environment that values a diversity of research approaches and topics. Faculty research is supported through the provision of student assistants, travel funds, summer support, an in-house behavioral lab with capacity for both online and in-person studies, and a teaching load conducive to effective scholarship. 
Position SummaryThe School of Business seeks exceptional candidates for a tenure track Assistant or Advanced Assistant position in marketing. The targeted start date is Fall 2022. The ideal candidate should have (1) an earned doctorate with an emphasis in marketing or related field from a nationally-accredited institution (advanced ABD candidates will be considered but must have their doctorate awarded by 30 days before the employment start date); (2) current evidence of a strong and innovative program of research and publication record in relevant marketing areas, and commensurate with career stage; (3) demonstration of recent teaching excellence in marketing courses; and (4) a strong and continuing commitment to both research and teaching. Candidates must have an interest in teaching in both traditional classroom as well as online modes, and at both graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose research, teaching, service or life experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

The School has a developing Retail Center and established Advertising program, so applicants with demonstrated interest in relevant areas such as marketing/brand management, marketing strategy, advertising, service research, omni-channel/digital marketing, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence will be viewed as a plus. 
Primary ActivityI – Instructional
Minimum Qualifications (1) an earned doctorate with an emphasis in marketing or related field from a nationally-accredited institution (advanced ABD candidates will be considered but must have their doctorate awarded by 30 days before the employment start date); (2) current evidence of a strong and innovative program of research and publication record in relevant marketing areas, and commensurate with career stage; (3) demonstration of recent teaching excellence in marketing courses; and (4) a strong and continuing commitment to both research and teaching. 
Preferred Qualifications The School has a developing Retail Center and established Advertising program, so applicants with demonstrated interest in relevant areas such as marketing/brand management, marketing strategy, advertising, service research, omni-channel/digital marketing, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence will be viewed as a plus. 
Key Cultural Competencies• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. 
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. 
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement 
• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Professional Standards of ConductAt Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits StatementThe starting annual salary rate is competitive with comparable institutions. The starting salary may be negotiable and will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities.
Additional Information
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?No
Background Check RequiredYes
If you have questions
Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins11/12/2021
Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position?No
If yes, when must the degree be earned?
If necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the succcessful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future?Yes