Description

Assistant Professor of Marketing

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing, beginning Fall 2026. The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region, with programs consistently receiving high national rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, and others.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to management teaching as needed (e.g., survey of business and organizational behavior).
• Engage in scholarly research that contributes to the marketing discipline.
• Provide service to the department, the profession, and the broader community.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes on the main campus in Vermillion, online, and occasionally in Sioux Falls, SD.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing or a closely related field (ABD will be considered).
• Evidence of or potential for scholarly research in marketing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees from an AACSB-International accredited business school are preferred.
• Scholarly interests that complement existing strengths in marketing.
• Experience or interest in teaching marketing and management-related courses.
• Professional business or industry experience.

CONTACT: All candidates for this position MUST apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Writing Sample
• References
• Teaching evaluations ( if available)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the Beacom School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our programs are fully accredited by AACSB International and nationally ranked by Princeton Review, US News and World Report, and others. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including marketing, finance, accounting, management, agribusiness leadership, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion, Sioux Falls as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. We deliver an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods. The Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing Department expects strong faculty and student involvement outside the classroom including engagement with student organizations and the Marketing Advisory Board. The Beacom School of Business boasts:

• accreditation by the AACSB International, placing Beacom School of Business among 6% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide
• students who typically score in the top 5% of all business students taking the national exit exam for business
• an online MBA program ranked #23 in the “Top 25” programs by Princeton Review
• more than $400,000 in scholarships to business students awarded each year
• strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates– ongoing collaboration between our MBA students and SD School of Mines and Technology on technology innovation and commercialization efforts Please visit http://www.usd.edu/business for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-677-5671.