Assistant Professor of Marketing

Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Marketing
Starting Date: Fall 2026

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Marketing within the College of Business Administration (CoBA). Candidates with expertise in areas such as digital marketing, consumer behavior, or marketing analytics are especially encouraged to apply, though exceptional applicants who have expertise in sales and strategy will be given preference in the consideration process. Join us at a vibrant and growing Southern California campus where you can shape the future of marketing education and contribute to advancing knowledge in the discipline.

Minimum qualifications:

• . in marketing or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; PhD Confirmation required by hire date).

• Candidates must demonstrate teaching excellence, a record of quality published research commensurate with years of experience, and the ability to develop and sustain a research program that will lead to original, peer-reviewed publications.

• Candidates must also demonstrate meaningful contributions in one or more the following areas: departmental service, participation in university-level initiatives and active engagement in the academic community.

• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues and an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Desired/preferred qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with business experience and/or teaching experience in digital marketing, consumer behavior, marketing analytics, marketing strategy and sales.

• Preference will also be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with distinct groups in teaching, research and/or service.

Duties: The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in their respective fields, including one or more core undergraduate courses: Foundations of Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior and one or more electives including: Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Analytics, and Sales. The successful candidate will also develop and teach Master of Science and/or MBA-level courses. In addition to teaching, the candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda. This includes producing high-quality, peer-reviewed publications that contribute to the advancement of their field. Publications are a determining factor for eligibility for competitive research grants after the initial period of guaranteed research support and play a critical role in promotion and tenure decisions. Service commensurate with experience is expected and may include: participating in committees, contributing to accreditation and assessment efforts, engaging with professional organizations, serving as department chair, and supporting community or industry partnerships that advance the mission of the department and university.

Application Material:

• cover letter that includes statements of teaching philosophy and how the applicant meets the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications

• curriculum vitae

• recent and complete teaching evaluations including grade distributions for at least two different courses (if available),

• reprints of representative publications,

• copies of all transcripts that include relevant course work

• three professional references

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,000 - $12,594 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Application: A review of applications will begin on January 19, 2026, however, the position will be open until filled.

CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

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California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

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