Position Title:Assistant Professor of Marketing
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Marketing in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is seeking a successful candidate whose primary research area is in Marketing, to join our faculty in the role of Assistant Professor. This position is a full-time, tenure-track or tenured (9 month) appointment starting 8/16/2025.
Preference will be given to candidates whose research specialty is in Consumer Behavior, but qualified candidates from other research specialties will also be considered. Doctoral students expected to complete their degree by the start date, as well as individuals already holding Assistant Professor positions, will both be considered.
Ivy faculty members are committed to offering a high-quality education in a way that prepares students for their real-world experiences. We combine quality curriculum, internationally known faculty, and a welcome atmosphere to create an unmatched business education, whether students are seeking degrees at the bachelor, masters or PhD level.
Our internationally known faculty in the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business are engaged in a wide variety of research. The topics are broad and aim to link theory and practice in an academically rigorous fashion. Our faculty zero in on current and future issues encountered by industry and organizations at all levels. Issues involve both micro- and macro-related topics that affect internal business operations as well their impact on society. The goal of our research is to deliver a steady flow of thought-provoking articles in premier journals.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will conduct high impact scholarly research publishable in premier and high-quality marketing journals and will primarily teach marketing related courses at the undergraduate, Master’s and/or PhD levels.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
-PhD in marketing or a closely related field
-Must meet the college’s standards to be Scholarly Academic Qualified under AACSB Accreditation standards
-Strong research program in the marketing field
Preferred Qualifications:
-Established research record, including publications and/or papers invited for revision at premier journals
-Research program with a focus in the area of Consumer Behavior
-Strong interest in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Department/Program & College Description:
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, conducts and shares research to educate tomorrow’s business leaders so they are prepared to deal with multi-disciplinary, global, technological and ethical challenges. The college offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation. The Ivy College is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards, and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.
The Department of Marketing houses a robust sales program offering research opportunities with notably company partners in different industries, as well as a behavioral lab for consumer research. The department also boasts a strong PhD program, with recent R1 placements, and productive research faculty (#66 in marketing publications among North American schools since 2019 per the UTD Business School Research Rankings).
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/marketing/
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter addressing your qualifications for this position
3) Names, email and phone numbers for three References
4) Additional items as necessary (Letter from advisor, papers, etc.)
For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Sekar Raju at sraju@iastate.edu
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: September 26, 2024
Posting Close Date:October 28, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15585
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