Assistant Professor of Marketing

Fort Collins, CO (On-site)

$160K/yr – $190K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own an internationally recognized marketing research program while driving teaching and student mentorship, plus campus and professional service that align with CSU’s impact goals.

  • Research program leadership: build a sustainable scholarly pipeline with publications and external funding.
  • Teaching and curriculum ownership: design courses, mentor students, and contribute to degree programs.
  • Community and university service: engage department, college, and broader professional community to advance CSU’s mission.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Professor is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advise students, and provide service to the university and profession.
  • Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, including course and curriculum development.
  • Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
  • Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the Marketing or related field. ABD candidates will be considered with sufficient evidence that the doctorate degree will be completed before August 15, 2027.
  • Evidence of research productivity or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program (e.g., publications, presentations, grant activity).
  • Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Preferred

  • Articles accepted/published in premier and high-quality Marketing or related journals;
  • Evidence of an active research stream/pipeline in premier and high-quality journals;
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
  • Teaching expertise or interest in one or more of the following: Contributing to the College’s interdisciplinary AI certificate initiative through teaching, curriculum development, or collaboration across business disciplines.
  • Teaching sales-related courses, particularly in response to growing student demand and evolving industry needs.
  • The ability to work effectively in a department that places significant emphasis on interdisciplinary interaction and integration.
  • Candidates are expected to have an expressed commitment to the College’s “Business for a Better World” mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

  • Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
  • With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • Review our detailed benefits information here.
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
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3.9M
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$875.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39%
Direct
47.7%
Referral
12.4%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~17.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
481 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
4.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$11.7M
Last Raise
$60K
Grant, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Grant • $60K
  • Jul 2024
    Grant • $1M
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