Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing

Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, completed application materials (including a CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, research philosophy and a list of three references with contact information) should be submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu. Review of candidates will begin Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Wei Wang at w.wang@usm.edu.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Temporary employment authorizations, including OPT and CPT, do not satisfy this requirement.

Job Summary 
The School of Marketing invites candidates to apply for the in-person, 9-month, Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing position on the Hattiesburg campus beginning August 2026. The position will support our growing Marketing BSBA, Marketing Minor, and our certificates. Candidates with experience in engaged learning, analytics, and online teaching are especially encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. The candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester (or equivalent) to be determined by the Director of the School. The successful candidate's teaching obligations will support the Marketing BSBA degree, the Marketing minor and certificates.
2. The desired candidate will be willing and able to teach a combination of face-to-face and online core Marketing courses and/or Marketing electives.
3. Faculty are expected to pursue an active research record, high-quality teaching, and contribute service to the mission of the program (below), School, College, and University.
4. Additional responsibilities may include recruitment, and other service activities (such as committee work and other official activities) for the School, College, and University; performs other duties as assigned.

• A high-quality research pipeline and proven research record evidenced by quality publications. 
• Relevant teaching experience/interests and demonstrated effective project-focused applied teaching experience. 
• Ability to deliver instruction effectively in both face-to-face and online environments. 
• Relevant experience in course development (face-to-face and online) and professional and/or academic experience. 
• Emphasis is also on candidates who can connect with and relate to our students and challenge them to become effective problem solvers according to the School of Marketing's Mission/Vision.
• Ability to articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Capacity to build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Skilled in managing course materials, time, and administrative tasks like grading and answering emails.

Preferred Qualifications
Our faculty maintains active research records and connections with business leaders. We prepare our students to be successful marketing professionals by (a) challenging them to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective problem-solvers, and (b) requiring them to apply their knowledge and skills on client-based projects to gain real-world experience.

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