Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing
Job Description
Posting Number
FAC00088PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing
Campus
Upstate
College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department
UPS Management, Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Advertised Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Spartanburg
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00088PO25
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or online.
Tenure track, nine-month faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level to teach courses in marketing and marketing analytics beginning August 16, 2025. Candidates should be comfortable with community outreach efforts and business engagement. In addition to teaching, responsibilities to the student population may include student mentoring, undergraduate research, and experiential learning. Applicants should demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to teaching and maintaining academic qualification.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. I among Top Public Regional Colleges in the South. USC Upstate has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the 1-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The AACSB accredited Johnson College of Business and Economics currently awards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics/Finance, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The College also offers minors in Business Administration, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Economics as well as a dual program with University of Applied Sciences Landshut. The Johnson College is located in a state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facilityin downtown Spartanburg. The College of Business and Economics has approximately 600 undergraduate students from 18 states and 11 countries.
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00088PO25
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or online.
Tenure track, nine-month faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level to teach courses in marketing and marketing analytics beginning August 16, 2025. Candidates should be comfortable with community outreach efforts and business engagement. In addition to teaching, responsibilities to the student population may include student mentoring, undergraduate research, and experiential learning. Applicants should demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to teaching and maintaining academic qualification.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. I among Top Public Regional Colleges in the South. USC Upstate has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the 1-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The AACSB accredited Johnson College of Business and Economics currently awards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Economics/Finance, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The College also offers minors in Business Administration, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Economics as well as a dual program with University of Applied Sciences Landshut. The Johnson College is located in a state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facilityin downtown Spartanburg. The College of Business and Economics has approximately 600 undergraduate students from 18 states and 11 countries.
Required Education and Experience
Candidate should posses a Ph.D in Marketing or related field with relevant coursework in marketing. Candidate must have graduated from ru1 AACSB International accredited program and be qualified as “ScholarlyAcademic” in Marketing under the AACSB 2020 standards and demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the College’s mission through excellence in teaching, student mentoring, service, and professional engagement or scholarly publications. ABD candidates with planned completion date by August 15, 2026 may also beconsidered. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to candidates with marketing analytics research and/or experience.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
06/17/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Kim Land, Search Committee Chair
University of South Carolina Upstate
Johnson College of Business and Economics
160 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Email: landk@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 864-503-7354
Kim Land, Search Committee Chair
University of South Carolina Upstate
Johnson College of Business and Economics
160 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Email: landk@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 864-503-7354
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189101
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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