Job Information
Montana State University Assistant Professor of Marketing in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25070
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Christine Sung, Ph.D.
(406) 994-6187
christinesung@montana.edu
Classification Title
Working Title Assistant Professor of Marketing
Brief Position Overview
Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship, located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Marketing to join our vibrant team. This position offers the opportunity to teach innovative courses, conduct impactful research, and mentor students in a supportive and welcoming environment. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Bozeman provides an exceptional quality of life, blending vibrant academic and outdoor opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of marketing education while thriving in an inspiring location!
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Position Number 4A0639
Department Jabs College of Business Instruct
Division College of Business
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
We seek candidates who are passionate about delivering excellence in the classroom, producing exciting and impactful research and who will thrive in our rich, mountainous environment. Montana State University values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a university community and have demonstrated ability to help students from all backgrounds to succeed.
In support of our Land Grant mission strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship invites applications for a tenure-track position to join the college’s Marketing Option. Responsibilities include publishing high quality scholarly research in Marketing, teaching undergraduate Marketing courses, and service activities within the department, college, campus, community, and profession.
Our core marketing courses include Principles of Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Sales, Senior Capstone: Marketing Management, as well as elective courses. Therefore, a successful candidate must be able to teach with high quality a variety of marketing courses and topics at the undergraduate level. Candidates with experience, interests, and scholarship in digital marketing, social media marketing, integrated online marketing, or technology integration in digital marketing are particularly encouraged to apply. A normal teaching load is 15 credit hours per year.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree with emphasis in Marketing or a closely related field by start date from an AACSB -accredited university.
Ability to teach undergraduate courses in marketing supporting the business major.
Potential to carry on a successful program of scholarly research resulting in publication in respected peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated experience teaching upper-level courses.
Ability to teach in more than one marketing area, particularly digital marketing, social media marketing, integrated online marketing, or technology integration in digital marketing.
Record of refereed publications.
Professional experience and/or certifications.
The Successful Candidate Will
Be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate levels.
Conduct interesting, thoughtful, relevant and impactful scholarly research that results in publications in respected peer-reviewed outlets.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, students, and business professionals.
Be committed to service and engagement in the College, the University, the profession and the community.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Required Application Documents:
Curriculum Vitae – a document outlining how you meet each individual required and preferred qualification.
Teaching Statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
Research Statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The College
The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship offers a B.S. in Business with options in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing, an M.S. in Innovation and Management, and a Master of Professional Accountancy degree. The College has 28 tenure-track faculty that are augmented by an experienced group of professionally qualified instructors. Faculty members enjoy a highly collegial environment and are committed to excellence in business education. The combination of a positive professional work environment and outstanding recreational opportunities offer a uniquely satisfying lifestyle.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date August 2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on March 6, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.