Position: The Harbert College of Business at Auburn University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Marketing. The anticipated start date is August 2026. Our department emphasizes strategic marketing with a particular focus on organizational frontlines. While there is a desire for sales, candidates of all marketing backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The standard teaching load for tenured faculty within the college is 2/2. However, untenured faculty generally benefit from a reduced teaching load, minimal course preparations, and access to resources such as summer support and research funding throughout the probationary period to tenure.

Responsibilities: Consistent with the research mission of a Carnegie R1 institution, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research pipeline leading to high-quality publications in top academic journals. Equally important is a commitment to excellent teaching and meaningful engagement with our department's growing programs as well as the business community. Faculty are also expected to contribute to departmental, college, and university service, and to help sustain our collegial and collaborative culture.

About the Department & Programs: The Auburn Marketing program includes an undergraduate major, marketing and professional sales minors, and support of our MBA programs. The Marketing department is growing and is currently the second-largest major in the Harbert College. Our department is home to nineteen full-time, professionally qualified faculty members who are committed to impactful research, innovative teaching, and a supportive, collegial culture.

About the College: Our undergraduate and graduate programs are consistently ranked among the top public business programs in the country. With more than 6,500 students across six departments, eight undergraduate majors, and multiple master's and doctoral programs, the College has invested heavily in growing a faculty that advances scholarship, engages with industry, and delivers relevant, high-quality instruction.

About Auburn University: Auburn was ranked as the 51st best public university in the U.S. in the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report rankings. With more than 34,000 students and over 160 years of history, Auburn University is known for its welcoming culture, commitment to student success, competitive athletics programs, and strong community partnerships. Our beautiful 1,841-acre campus blends tradition with innovation and is a place where ideas and collaboration thrive. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.

Location: Auburn, Alabama has received significant national recognition as one of the best places to live in the United States. In 2025, Livability.com named Auburn among the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S., highlighting its top-ranking school system, safety, and welcoming atmosphere. You'll find cultural opportunities at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, nationally acclaimed restaurants, SEC sports, quality healthcare, and easy access to Atlanta via a 90-minute drive or daily shuttle service. The city proudly carries the motto

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