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Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 126481
Title: Assistant Professor
Functional Title: Assistant Professor
Category Status: 02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100.0
Unit: BMGT-Marketing
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
One of 12 schools and colleges located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus, the Robert H. Smith School of Business is a recognized leader in management research and education for the global economy. A comprehensive business school, Smith offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, M.S., Executive MBA, PhD, and non-degree executive education programs as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school is consistently ranked among the top business schools by leading business publications such as Business Week, Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal.

The Department of Marketing at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park seeks to hire one faculty member at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2022, contingent on budget approval. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct top-level scholarly research, deliver high-quality teaching, and perform service. The position will be expected to teach courses to undergraduate, MBA, MS, and Ph.D. students.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree or are expected to receive one within a year after starting the job.  Beginning Assistant Professor candidates should have outstanding research potential and more advanced candidates should have excellent publication records in relevant leading journals. All applicants are expected to possess excellent teaching skills. 
Preferences:
Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach data analytics related courses.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Application Process and Deadlines: The application packet should include a PDF version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, the job market paper, and other sample publications or working papers. Please also include the contact information for at least three reference providers. Applications must be submitted by email to Carol Cron at marketingjobs@umd.edu AND uploaded to the University of Maryland job application portal at  https://ejobs.umd.edu
Posting Date: 07/27/2021
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 08/15/2021
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Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Supplemental Document 1
  4. Supplemental Document 2
  5. Supplemental Document 3
Optional Documents

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