Assistant Professor of Marketing presso Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

The Department of Marketing invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing, with preference given to those with teaching and research interests in services marketing and management, customer experience, and service innovation & technologies. The start date is August 2026. This position is a full-time, tenure-track with renewable 9-month appointments.

Information about Program and College

As a vital part of Bowling Green State University, the Schmidthorst College of Business is dedicated to driving economic and cultural vitality in northwestern Ohio and beyond. Recently re-accredited by AACSB, our college exemplifies the highest standards in business education. Our state-of-the-art facility, the Maurer Center, provides an inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. We are focused on innovating our curriculum and empowering our students to reach their goals through our integration of Life Design to reimaging our core curriculum, our student-centered approach has resulted in a significant increase in our undergraduate program over the past two years. Our online MBA program, ranked #1 in Ohio by Poets & Quants, demonstrates our commitment to delivering superior, flexible education tailored to the needs of modern professionals.

The Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge, and achievements support the region, state, and nation. We value and support high quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market. 

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience. 

Position Duties

• Teaching/developing undergraduate and/or graduate-level marketing courses, primarily in areas of services marketing and management, customer experience, and service innovation & technologies
• Demonstrate sufficient professional activity to maintain AACSB faculty qualifications
• Service to department, college, university, profession, and community

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Marketing from an AACSB accredited university or in a related discipline earned by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Teaching and research interest in the areas of services marketing and management, customer experience, and service innovation & technologies. 
• Research focuses on the future of services and digital transformation, particularly the role of artificial intelligence, digital platforms, robotics, and emerging technologies in transforming service design, delivery, co-creation, and customer relationships
• Publications accepted in high quality journals
• Strong potential to contribute to Department of Marketing programs, as well as the missions of the Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University

Other Qualifications

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter 
• Full curriculum vitae 
• Teaching statement
• Research statement (ideally including examples of published/working papers)
• Names and contact information of three professional references 

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. 
 
 Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment. 

Application Deadline

Screening of applicants will begin October 27, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available. 

Further Information

Questions should be directed to Jeffrey Meyer ([email protected]), Professor and Search Committee Chair, Department of Marketing, Schmidthorst College of Business, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.