Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The Department of Management and Marketing includes majors in management and in marketing, with concentrations in Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Professional Sales, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management in the BBA degree program. The MCCB is an AACSB-accredited business school with over 4,800 students across five campuses. The College includes the Institute for Cyber Operations, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Truist Center for Ethical Leadership. In addition to the BBA, the College offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Technology Management, and two associate degrees. Graduate programs include the Cottrell MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Computer Science, and four graduate certificates. The international group of teacher-scholars provides an exceptional learning community to prepare students for their professional roles and to engage with business and industry in the region to foster economic development.

The Department of Management and Marketing in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invites applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Marketing, Professional Selling and possibly an introduction to business courses starting in fall 2025 semester. While the Marketing and Professional Selling courses are at the Junior/Senior level, the introduction to business course is offered to first-year incoming business students. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses on multiple UNG campuses. There might be an opportunity to teach in the graduate program.

• Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high-quality Marketing/Professional Selling courses.
• Engage beyond the classroom with student's groups and related activities to showcase student achievements.
• Engage in significant and sustained scholarship related to Marketing and Professional Selling areas.
• Engage with the business community to further the goals of the Mike Cottrell College of Business (e.g., connecting students to potential employers).
• Participate as an active, contributing member to the service activities of the College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching and learning practices
• Knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts of Marketing and Professional Selling.
• Ability to demonstrate best practices of written and oral communication
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team; passion for working with students to develop their skills and expertise.

• An earned doctorate degree in an area with a primary focus on Marketing and Professional Selling, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution, required at the time of hire. An ABD nearing completion will be considered with documentation of degree completion.
• Recent substantive and significant scholarship relevant to Marketing and Professional Selling, and related fields.
• Preference will be given to those applicants who have a record of excellent teaching and scholarship in the areas of Marketing and Professional Selling and commitment to business education.
• Preference will also be given to those with industry experience relevant to Marketing and Professional selling areas.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust + Education

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm