Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia United States
Assistant
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
Within this setting, the Marketing program (BBA) at Georgia Southern is carefully designed to prepare students for successful careers within the discipline of Marketing. After taking a common core set of classes required of all business students (pre-business and junior-level business-core classes designed to expose students to all the functional areas of business) students move on to within-major marketing-specific classes that enable students to learn the principles, theory, nomenclature, and application of marketing thought that will guide them in careers as diverse as sales, retailing, advertising, digital marketing, business marketing, non-profit marketing, international marketing, and many others. In every class, environmental scanning, critical thinking, effective communication, and international perspectives are emphasized.
Location
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Department of Marketing
Dr. Michael L. Thomas
Electronic mail: mthomas@georgiasouthern.edu
(912) 478-5022
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Marketing, the Assistant Professor position requires outstanding scholarly research within the discipline, excellence in teaching and meaningful service responsibilities as well as a Ph.D., or equivalent, in Marketing. This position will assume a key role in both the department and college programs. The ability to contribute to a positive collegial work environment in the Department, College, and University is also expected as well as a strong orientation to recruiting, retaining, and mentoring qualified students. The position is a 10-month, annual, tenure-track appointment, beginning August 1, 2024, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D., or equivalent, in Marketing, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Marketing, by August 1, 2024.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Faculty qualified initially and continuously according to AACSB guidelines.
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
University-level teaching experience in Marketing.
Experience teaching via web-based instruction.
Past business experience.
Experience working collaboratively in a Department or College.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins January 14, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2024.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
- Standard + Education
jeid-9957d4a889f0a94f854ff49fda2bf6f5 It continues to be the policy of Georgia Southern University to implement affirmative equal opportunity to all employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, and participants in any of the University’s programs without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Georgia Southern University is committed to the fulfillment of this policy including, but not limited to, the following actions: recruiting, enrollment, and educational practice, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, or promotion, terms, conditions, and benefits of employment, recruitment or advertising for employment, admission, and service opportunities provided by the University selection for training. As an equal opportunity institution, Georgia Southern University is committed to nondiscriminatory practices consistent with federal and state requirements and objectives, including Executive Order 11246, as amended, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974, Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended(#38 USC 2012), Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and their implementing regulations. Responsibility for ensuring continued implementation of this policy has been assigned to the Office of Institutional Compliance. Any questions regarding the University’s policy of equal opportunity should be addressed to the Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX at (912) 478-5136 or TDD: 478-0273. In compliance with the regulations listed above, Georgia Southern University does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or applicant for admission in regard to any position for which the individual is qualified. Georgia Southern University will provide reasonable accommodation to all employees, applicants for employment, students, and patrons who have physical and mental disabilities. All University employees are expected to comply with the Institution’s affirmative equal opportunity policy and practices and to demonstrate commitment to the University’s affirmative equal opportunity objectives. All members of the staff, faculty, and student body are expected to embrace this policy and to ensure that the Institution’s nondiscriminatory policy and practices are followed and upheld. A copy of the University’s Affirmative Action Plan is available for inspection in the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX (Room 1066 of the Rosenwald Building) and at the reference desk of the Henderson Library.