Smeal Marketing Dept. open rank tenure track position
Assistant / Associate Professor @Pennsylvania State University posted 19 hours agoJob Description
The Marketing Department in the Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) seeks to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions (open rank) beginning in Fall 2026. This position requires a PhD in Marketing or a related field, by the start of the appointment to be considered. Experienced applicants who wish to be considered at the Associate or Full level should have an established record of producing high quality, scholarly research published in the top journals in Marketing (e.g., Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, Marketing Science) that is worthy of immediate tenure. Applicants at the Assistant level should have the relevant academic background to achieve tenure in Marketing. Penn State faculty members are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the background and experience of the chosen candidate.
Applicants should upload a CV and cover letter, and may also provide optional supporting documents (e.g., letters of recommendation, working or published research papers, research and teaching statements, course evaluations). If you have any questions regarding the positions, please contact Meg Meloy, Department Chair (mgm16@psu.edu). For questions about the application process and portal, please contact Hollie Meyer (hlm5317@psu.edu). Please include “Marketing Position 2026” in the subject line of any email correspondence. All employees must pass a background check.
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