George Mason University

Assistant Professor, Marketing

George Mason University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor, Marketing in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include research publications in top-tier academic journals, and teaching courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the School’s workload policy, which specifies an initial load of 9 credits (this typically translates to 3 courses/year) for candidates with fresh PhDs. Additional responsibilities include service to the Marketing Area, the School of Business, the University, the profession, and interfacing with the business community.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent from an AACSB-accredited school in Marketing or closely related field;
• Record of scholarly and professional accomplishments consistent with the Assistant Professor rank, as evidenced by publication(s) in top-tier academic journals;
• Record of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level, with demonstrated potential to teach courses in Fashion Marketing; and
• Good citizenship in terms of service is critical, as is the ability to work well with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with research interests related to issues in consumer behavior in general, and the areas of decision making in social contexts, donation behavior, and product innovation and idea generation in particular.

Marketing Area:

The Marketing Area is a vibrant, ambitious and collegial community that highly values excellence in research, teaching, and service. We currently have seven tenure-track and three term faculty members in the area. Our Area conducts managerially relevant research using a variety of methodologies. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. The Marketing Area faculty have published in many of the premier journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Operations Management, and Academy of Management Journal, as well as many other top journals.

The School of Business:

Dedicated to excellence in research and teaching, the School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class, innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships. Ranked among the top 100 undergraduate business school programs and top 50 part-time MBA programs by the U.S. News and World Report, the School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Faculty are deeply engaged in the regional, national, and international business communities. Their academic expertise combined with real-world experience provides a bridge in the classroom from academic theory to business practice. The school is evolving to become more interdisciplinary, more connected, and more diverse. The School of Business is pursuing strategic directions through research, teaching, and partnerships in digital transformation of work, ensuring global futures, addressing the challenges of ensuring a livable and resilient society, and entrepreneurship and innovation. The School of Business is playing a significant role in launch of three exciting new university initiatives: the Institute for Digital InnovAtion, the Institute for a Sustainable Earth, and the School of Computing.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Mason Ad Statement: 
Great Careers Begin at Mason! 

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F5175Z by May 15, 2022 at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Equity Statement: 
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.