Assistant Professor: Consumer Insights

About the role

The San Diego State University Marketing Department at Fowler College of Business seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in consumer insights and analytics to begin August 19, 2026. Candidates must demonstrate experience in and/or commitment to teaching. Applicants should possess a strong research interest and capability, evidenced by a history of or potential for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vigorous and independent program of research, scholarship, and creative activity
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Engage in both campus and professional service activities
• Interact effectively with the business community

Requirements

• A doctorate in Marketing or a related field, with all degree requirements met before the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, August 19, 2026.
• Demonstrate expertise in the discipline and its methodologies
• Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding
• Demonstrate proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research/scholarship/teaching
• University-level teaching experience
• Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate interest in relevant service to the university, community, and profession
• Engaged in service or research with different populations in higher education
• Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU

Qualifications

• Required qualifications by date of application: A record of original research/scholarly/creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship/creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Required qualifications by date of hire: Doctorate in Marketing or a related field, with all degree requirements met before the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, August 19, 2026.
• Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies, Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding, Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research/scholarship/teaching, University-level teaching experience, Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds, Demonstrated interest in relevant service to the university, community, and profession, Engaged in service or research with different populations in higher education, Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU

Benefits

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $138,000 to $142,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Pay

The estimated annual salary is $162,602.

Schedule

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