Assistant Professor of Marketing (27-02)

Full-Time Faculty School of Business Posted 1 week ago Francis Marion University and the School of Business invite applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Marketing. We seek a faculty member who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service who enjoys working closely with students in a liberal arts environment. The School of Business is AACSB-accredited, and offers an environment that emphasizes student engagement, applied learning, and faculty-student interaction. Candidates with expertise in emerging areas of marketing, digital technologies, analytics, or related fields are encouraged to highlight those areas in their application.

Teaching Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach Principles of Marketing as well as courses in one or more areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise, such as: Marketing Communications Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Analytics Marketing Strategy Personal Selling Marketing Research Consumer Behavior Research and Service The successful candidate will: Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication. Develop and pursue a sustainable research agenda consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track faculty appointment. Participate in faculty governance through department and university committees. Advise students and provide academic guidance during registration.

Participate in professional, academic, and university service activities. Faculty Support and Professional Development This is a standard nine-month, tenure-track appointment (August–May), with opportunities to teach additional courses during the summer. There are many opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly and professional development, including competitive funding for conference travel, research activities, and summer research stipends. About the School of Business Francis Marion University’s School of Business offers undergraduate degree programs and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

The school provides students with a business education grounded in a liberal arts environment and emphasizes strong faculty-student relationships, applied learning, professional development, and preparation for careers and graduate study. Our faculty engage students through classroom instruction, experiential learning, research, professional activities, and close academic advising. To learn more about Francis Marion University’s School of Business, please visit our website at https://www.fmarion.edu/business . About Francis Marion University Francis Marion University is a state-assisted, regional liberal arts university located in Florence, South Carolina, serving approximately 4,200 students.

FMU offers a supportive academic community grounded in the liberal arts, with opportunities for faculty to engage in innovative teaching, scholarship, and meaningful service. To learn more about Francis Marion University, please visit our website at https://www.fmarion.edu . Located in the heart of South Carolina’s Pee Dee region, Florence is a growing and vibrant community with a rich array of cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities. The city offers an attractive quality of life and convenient access to major destinations throughout the Southeast, including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Savannah.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited university is preferred. ABD candidates who have a definite dissertation completion date and demonstrate strong potential for scholarly development will be considered. Some college-level teaching experience is preferred. Anticipated start date: August 16, 2027 Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit the following Application Materials: Letter of interest referring to Position Number (27-02). Curriculum vitae. Research statement describing research interests and long-term research goals and objectives Statement of teaching philosophy. Copies of transcripts (Official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.) Names and complete contact information for at least three professional references.

FMU Faculty Application. To obtain a copy of the faculty application, please click here. Application materials should be submitted to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or via fax 843-661-1202.

Francis Marion University values the contributions of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes applicants who can contribute to and advance the University’s educational mission. Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces who meet the minimum training and experience requirements are given employment preference by South Carolina state agencies and institutions of higher education. Francis Marion University is an equal opportunity employer October 9, 2026 | | APPLY ABOUT President Campus Tours and Maps Administration Policies Human Resources Facilities Management Financial Services & Budget Office Campus Police University Communications Registrar General Counsel Foundation & Development Institutional Research Staff Awards Faculty/Staff Directory FMU Organizational Chart Governance Board of Trustees Faculty Governance Student Government Association Calendar ACADEMICS College of Liberal Arts School of Business School of Health Sciences School of Education FMU’s Evening College Graduate Programs Library Honors International Programs McNair Scholars Program Provost Accreditation Continuity of Instruction Deans & Department Chairs Institutional Review Board Student Success Academic Catalog Academic Resources Research Registrar ADMISSIONS Requirements Campus Visit Open House Financial Assistance Scholarships Net Price Calculator Accepted Students Orientation Honors Graduate Programs Dual Enrollment School Counselors Request Information ATHLETICS STUDENT LIFE Activities & Organizations Student Health Greek Life Ms. FMU Housing Potential Students Future Pats Campus Tours and Maps Campus Map Student Life Accounting for Students Dining Services Financial Assistance Graduate Programs Honors Housing International Programs Majors Scholarships Visit Registrar Current Students Student Resources Blackboard Campus Police Campus Technology CASA Career Center CASA Advising Tutoring Center Writing Center Testing, Counseling, & Special Services Center Dining Services Disability Services Purchase Textbooks Registrar’s Office Rogers Library Ombudsman Student Handbook Student Services and Documents Accounting Bookstore Calendar Course Catalogs Directory Financial Assistance Honors Housing Patriot Gear Patriot Marketplace Registrar Scholarships Student Employment Student Life SwampFox Alerts Alumni Alumni Gear Give Donate Homecoming Join News Alumni Magazine Community Calendar Campus Tours and Maps Evening College Facility Rental Foundation & Development Economic Development Education Foundation Freshwater Ecology Complex Gately Gallery Hewn Timber Cabins Kelley Center Performing Arts Center Regional & Community Programs Richardson Center for the Child Dooley Planetarium University Communications FOIA Requests Faculty/Staff African American Faculty & Staff Coalition Blackboard Calendar Campus Technology Career Opportunities Directory Email Facilities Management Space Reservation Faculty Handbook Grants Human Resources Employment Opportunities Policies Library Performing Arts Center Richardson Center for the Child SwampFox Alerts Patriot Portal Password Management- Reset & Recovery Portal 101 Portal Login Proxy Login Authorized User Login Career Opportunities Assistant Professor of Marketing (27-02) .

Francis Marion University and the School of Business invite applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Marketing. We seek a faculty member who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service who enjoys working closely with students in a liberal arts environment. The School of Business is AACSB-accredited, and offers an environment that emphasizes student engagement, applied learning, and faculty-student interaction. Candidates with expertise in emerging areas of marketing, digital technologies, analytics, or related fields are encouraged to highlight those areas in their application.

Teaching Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach Principles of Marketing as well as courses in one or more areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise, such as: Marketing Communications Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Analytics Marketing Strategy Personal Selling Marketing Research Consumer Behavior Research and Service The successful candidate will: Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication. Develop and pursue a sustainable research agenda consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track faculty appointment. Participate in faculty governance through department and university committees. Advise students and provide academic guidance during registration.

Participate in professional, academic, and university service activities. Faculty Support and Professional Development This is a standard nine-month, tenure-track appointment (August–May), with opportunities to teach additional courses during the summer. There are many opportunities for faculty to pursue scholarly and professional development, including competitive funding for conference travel, research activities, and summer research stipends. About the School of Business Francis Marion University’s School of Business offers undergraduate degree programs and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

The school provides students with a business education grounded in a liberal arts environment and emphasizes strong faculty-student relationships, applied learning, professional development, and preparation for careers and graduate study. Our faculty engage students through classroom instruction, experiential learning, research, professional activities, and close academic advising. To learn more about Francis Marion University’s School of Business, please visit our website at https://www.fmarion.edu/business . About Francis Marion University Francis Marion University is a state-assisted, regional liberal arts university located in Florence, South Carolina, serving approximately 4,200 students.

FMU offers a supportive academic community grounded in the liberal arts, with opportunities for faculty to engage in innovative teaching, scholarship, and meaningful service. To learn more about Francis Marion University, please visit our website at https://www.fmarion.edu . Located in the heart of South Carolina’s Pee Dee region, Florence is a growing and vibrant community with a rich array of cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities. The city offers an attractive quality of life and convenient access to major destinations throughout the Southeast, including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Savannah.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited university is preferred. ABD candidates who have a definite dissertation completion date and demonstrate strong potential for scholarly development will be considered. Some college-level teaching experience is preferred. Anticipated start date: August 16, 2027 Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Submit the following Application Materials: Letter of interest referring to Position Number (27-02). Curriculum vitae. Research statement describing research interests and long-term research goals and objectives Statement of te