Assistant Professor of Marketing

About the role

The Marketing Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-line, academic year position in Marketing beginning August 17, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected, with the anticipated hiring range for Assistant Professor being $139,100 - $153,800.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing curricula.
• Develop and maintain a strong research program in marketing.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to enhance interdisciplinary research and teaching.
• Participate in service activities, including committee work and advising students.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in marketing or a closely related discipline from accredited institutions.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications under AACSB standards.
• Experience and commitment to developing a strong teaching and research record.

Skills

• Expertise in marketing.
• Relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.

Benefits

Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Pay

$139,100 - $153,800 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time academic year position starting August 17, 2026.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• A cover letter that describes teaching and research interests.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A Universal Student Success Statement.
• An unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree.

Please be prepared to provide the names and email addresses of three professional references when completing the online faculty application. Official, sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For questions, please contact: Dr. TJ Weber, thweber@calpoly.edu.