Assistant Professor of Digital Consumer Insights/Strategy

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 Digital Consumer Insights and Strategy to begin August 18, 2027. The SDSU Fowler College of Business, one of the nation's oldest and largest AACSB-accredited business schools, has a significant regional, national, and international impact.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Engage in both campus and professional service activities

Research Expectations

• Develop a vigorous and independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity
• Demonstrate strong research interest and capability, evidenced by a history of or potential for professional growth
• Regularly publish in quality, refereed journals
• Participate in professional conferences
• Maintain an active, innovative research agenda
• Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with the business community

Required Qualifications

By date of application:

• A record of original research, scholarly, or creative accomplishments
• Demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research, scholarship, or creative activity
• Demonstrated capacity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in both campus and professional service activities
• Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the "Building on Inclusive Excellence" criteria

By date of hire:

• Doctorate in Marketing or a related field, with all degree requirements met before the first day of the Fall 2027 semester

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, and 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

Application Instructions

Apply via PageUp by August 20, 2026 to be included in the first round of application reviews. Please provide the following materials:

• Cover letter, including information indicating how the applicant meets or will meet required qualifications, preferred qualifications, and "Building on Inclusive Excellence" criteria
• Curriculum vita
• Names and contact information for three references
• Writing sample or manuscript
• Teaching philosophy statement

Pay

• Anticipated salary range: $140,000 to $147,000
• Salary placement based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience