Job Summary:
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales for a nine‑month contracted, full‑time tenure‑track position in the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales. Preferred start date is August 2027. The position is located in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, potentially a 3/2 teaching load, based on research and teaching qualifications.
Course assignments may include Professional Selling, Sales Management, Applied Selling, Sales Technology, Foundations of Marketing, Introduction to Business, and other emerging areas in sales.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with AACSB accreditation.
Required Qualifications:
Terminal/Doctorate degree (or foreign equivalent) in Marketing or a closely related discipline, held at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: 0–3 years of experience in teaching or industry.
Location
- Kennesaw campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
- Marietta campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Application Materials
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations will be required upon hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references
Teaching Philosophy
Research Interests
Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed immediately. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply by August 17, 2026.
Contact Information
Dr. Brian N. Rutherford – bruther1@kennesaw.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment in accordance with federal and state law. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
