Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales

About Us

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for over 60 years. Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. With over 50,000 students, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is a member of the University System of Georgia, a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to expanding its academic and research missions locally, regionally, and nationally. Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.

Location

The Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Marketing & Professional Sales is distinguished by a globally recognized sales center, an innovative student-run advertising agency, and hosts nationally recognized student competitions. We equip students with practical skills through strong corporate partnerships, applied learning experiences, and industry-focused curriculum. Our faculty are thought leaders who educate students with research-driven insights, innovative pedagogy, cutting-edge technology, and hands-on experiential learning.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales in the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include a 3/2 teaching load in undergraduate and graduate courses based on research and teaching qualifications.
• Teaching responsibilities for sales may include: Professional Selling, Sales Management, Applied Selling, Sales Technology, Foundations of Marketing, Introduction to Business and other emerging areas in Sales.
• Service to the Department/College/University/Profession is expected.
• Engaging in quality scholarly activities consistent with AACSB accreditation is expected.

Required Qualifications

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Marketing, or a closely related discipline, is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 - 3 years experience

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Interest

Contact Information

• For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Brian N. Rutherford, bruther1@kennesaw.edu.
• For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
• For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting.
• For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.