Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of Marketing Requisition 202400185F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Business Administration Department Dept of Management, Marketing & Information Systems Open Date 02/06/2025 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41767 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Gerald Kohers Title Contact Phone 936 294-1255 Contact Email kohers@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Marketing. Duties will include teaching (both face-to-face and on-line) graduate and undergraduate classes in the area of marketing, conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals, and providing services to the department, college, university, and appropriate professional organizations.While course assignments will be based on departmental needs, we are particularly seeking applicants with an interest and competency in digital marketing and marketing analytics. We seek individuals who are excellent teachers and who can bring experience-based credibility to the classroom while also advancing the increasing research reputation of the department and the college. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to qualify as Scholarly Academic under AACSB standards (as defined by SHSU’s COBA) and show evidence of ability to maintain that qualification. Educational Requirements for the Position PhD in Marketing from an AACSB accredited university; ABD considered. Experience Required for the Position Candidate must have classroom experience. Industry experience is a plus. Other Requirements for the Position The appointee will typically teach 9 credit hours per semester, engage in research, and support the college and university through service. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed journals. Special Instructions Summary Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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