Assistant Professor - Marketing - Sales Focus

Assistant Professor Of Marketing – Sales Focus

The Department of Marketing at Salisbury University's Franklin P. Perdue School of Business is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Marketing. This is a full-time, tenure-track position expected to begin in August 2026.

Areas of specialization: Sales and Negotiation.

Primary job duties: Teach marketing courses at the undergraduate and possibly graduate level as per the needs of the department while maintaining an active research agenda. Utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies that enhance the success of diverse learners. The faculty would work closely with the department's sales center (MASMI). The faculty would also be expected to provide service to the department by being associated with all student events organized by the department/MASMI. The standard teaching load is 9 hours per semester.

Minimum qualifications: Doctoral degree or ABD in Marketing or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited university. If ABD, the candidate would be hired at the rank of Instructor with the requirement that the doctoral degree be completed within one year of the hire date.

Preferred qualifications: Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited university. Capable of meeting AACSB Scholarly Academic standards (SA) per the current definitions of the Perdue School of Business. Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed marketing journals. Experience teaching Sales courses (Professional Selling, Sales Management, Advanced Sales) or Negotiation, and interest in teaching Business-to-Business Marketing. Preference would also be given to candidates who have experience in coaching sales students for sales championships and have more than 5 years of sales experience before their graduate education. Preference would also be given to candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching multiple courses from the above list.

Applications received by October 20th, 2025 will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) Letter of interest; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Teaching philosophy, 4) Research statement, and 5) The names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references. All documents must be submitted via the online employment application system. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair(s), Dr. Gustavo Schneider (gxschneider@salisbury.edu) and/or Dr Simba Pasirayi (SXPASIRAYI@salisbury.edu).

Committee members will conduct initial interviews over Zoom.

This position is based in Salisbury, MD, an area with a culturally diverse population with rich cultural experiences. Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 60 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University features a beautiful campus close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay, and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges and 'best values' by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8700.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. The University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision.