Job Title:

 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

 The Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University invites applications for a tenure track (TT), Assistant Professor in the Social Media or Digital Marketing area beginning August 20, 2026.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

The position requires the ability to publish research in top journals in Marketing.  With regards to teaching, the department is primarily interested in candidates with the potential to deliver high quality instruction in social media or digital marketing and marketing analytics at the undergraduate level. 

Involvement with Ph.D. student is expected, including participation in the department's Ph.D. mentorship program.  The department faculty has created innovative undergraduate curricula an we seek individuals interested in supporting these programs. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 The minimum requirements for this position are a Ph.D. in Marketing earned before the start date, evidence of research productivity, skilled in undergraduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Preference will be given to candidates who can teach Marketing Management in the MBA program.  

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments 

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

To apply for this opening, complete an online application, and then attach a cover letter, vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation.  Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled.  To receive full consideration, applications and all materials should be submitted by November 2, 2025. 

For inquiries about this position, please contact the department chair, Dr. Haithem Zourrig at hzourrig@kent.edu.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.