Assistant Professor of Marketing

Job Summary

The Department of Marketing in the College of Business at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track marketing professor position at the Assistant (or Advanced Assistant) Professor level to begin August 16, 2026.

The Department invites applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in Sales Management. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates to contribute to the Department by conducting impactful research and teaching courses in Personal Selling and Sales Management, with the flexibility to teach additional marketing courses as needed.

The successful candidate will (a) contribute to curriculum development that emphasizes critical thinking, experiential learning, and high levels of student engagement, (b) establish and maintain a strong record of scholarly publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, (c) collaborate effectively as an active member of a collegial and dedicated faculty team; and (d) demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the Marketing program through meaningful engagement with industry professionals.

The Department of Marketing is positioned within the College of Business, which has undergraduate and graduate programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The business school is housed in the 118,000 square foot, state-of-the-art State Farm Hall of Business. The Department serves nearly 1,000 undergraduate students through its Marketing degree program, which offers specialized sequences in General Marketing, Professional Sales, Advanced Marketing Analytics, and Integrated Marketing Communication. At the graduate level, the Department provides marketing coursework for students in the M.B.A. program and offers a newly launched, STEM-designated Master of Science in Marketing Analytics. This includes an accelerated sequence and a 4+1 program option for qualified students. Additionally, the Department offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Education. The faculty is composed of 32 members, including tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track professors [ https : / / business.illinoisstate.edu / about / marketing / ]

The Professional Sales program is nationally recognized as a top university sales program by the Sales Education Foundation and is a full member of the University Sales Center Alliance. The Professional Sales program is supported by the Professional Sales Institute, which is underwritten by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and other corporate sponsors. To learn more about the Professional Sales Program and the Professional Sales Institute, go to  http : / / business.illinoisstate.edu / psi / .

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights :

• Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life ( eligibility determination )
• Retirement  and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits  available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid  benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here :   https : / / hr.illinoisstate.edu / benefits /

Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Learn about ISU’s Metrics of Excellence at  IllinoisState.edu / PointsofPride . Our strategic plan,  Excellence by Design : 2024-2030,  lists our seven core values : Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. For more information visit :   https : / / strategicplan.illinoisstate.edu / .

Bloomington-Normal Community :  Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit  visitbn.org .

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$145,000–$155,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in Marketing by the position start date from an AACSB accredited business school. A.B.D.’s will be considered. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

August 16, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a list of three references with contact information.

Please Note : These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

To ensure full consideration, please complete an online faculty employment application by Monday, November 24, 2025. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Please direct questions to Dr. Bulent Menguc at bmenguc@ilstu.edu.