Description
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.
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:
1. Letter of interest referring to Position Number (27-02).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement describing research interests and long-term research goals and objectives
4. Statement of teaching philosophy.
5. Copies of transcripts (Official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.)
6. Names and complete contact information for at least three professional references.
7. 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
Requirements
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.
