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Smeal Marketing Dept. open rank tenure track position

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Location
University Park, PA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Penn State’s Smeal College of Business Marketing Department seeks multiple tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, with a desired start in Fall 2027. Candidates must hold a PhD in Marketing or a related field by the appointment start date. Research focus is open, with preference for Quantitative Modeling and/or Marketing Management and Strategy. Faculty pursue research, teach undergraduate and graduate students, supervise graduate students, and engage in service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Scholarly ResearchTeachingQuantitative ModelingMarketing ManagementMarketing Strategy

Qualifications

PhD in Marketing or Related FieldHigh-Quality Scholarly ResearchTeaching CompetenceHigh-Quality Journal PublicationsResearch Impact

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Marketing Department in the Smeal College of Business, Penn State University (University Park, PA) seeks to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions (open rank). We seek to fill these positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The desired start date for the positions is Fall 2027. T hose who are in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered for appointments as an Assistant Professor. For consideration for Associate or Full Professor level positions, applicants must have a proven track record in conducting high-quality scholarly research and demonstrated teaching competence at a high level. Experienced applicants who wish to be considered at the Associate or Full level should have the same qualifications as the Assistant Professor, but should also have demonstrated both a sufficient number of publications in high-quality journals and sufficient impact of that work on the field. Candidates for all ranks must have a PhD in Marketing or a related field by the appointment start date. Although research focus is open, preference will be given to those in Quantitative Modeling and/or Marketing Management and Strategy . 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. Applications should be submitted online via the PSU site. 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). System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. If you have any questions regarding the positions, please contact Meg Meloy, Department Chair ([email protected]). For questions about the application process and Workday portal, please contact Hollie Meyer ([email protected]). Please include "Marketing Tenure Track Position 2027" in the subject line of any email correspondence. More information about the Department and the Smeal College of Business is available at https://www.smeal.psu.edu/marketing . Review of applications will begin late August and continue until the position is filled. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdocto al benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,769 open Faculty jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$117–170K/yr1,002 salary ranges
  • US median$57/hr369 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 170 open Faculty jobs in Pennsylvania and 4,769 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Faculty postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (882 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,766 of the 4,769 open Faculty jobs (37%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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