Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried - Fall 2027 (Herbert Wertheim College of Business)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, USA
5/28/2026
Adjunct / Professor
Full time
Department
Herbert Wertheim College of Business | Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing
Responsibilities
The Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing in The Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or advanced assistant professor level. The expected start date is August 2027.
This tenure track position will be responsible for enhancing the marketing program generally. The ideal candidates will conduct rigorous and relevant research, using any methodology and theoretical lens that has implications for marketing.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctorate in marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or similarly accredited health-related program at the time of appointment.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence.
Other Information
About The Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing:
The Rockwood School was founded in 2022 with a $10 million gift in honor of Dr. Persis E. Rockwood, a longtime member of the Florida State University marketing faculty. Dr. Persis Rockwood was a trailblazer, becoming the first woman to earn a doctorate in marketing from Stanford University and the first woman to attain the status of Full Professor in the FSU College of Business. The Rockwood gift provides $6 million in funding that specifically targets faculty, including funding for an eminent scholar chair, three preeminent scholar professorships, two emerging scholar professorships, and a generous discretionary fund.
The Rockwood School is home to a collegial, visible, and highly productive faculty group with expertise in service research, marketing strategy, organizational frontline research, consumer-based strategy, and public policy. The School offers degrees in marketing and sales and currently enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduate and 8 doctoral students. Tenure-track faculty are provided with favorable teaching loads, minimal internal service commitments, and generous research and travel support, with the clear expectation of publishing in top academic outlets. Service to the university and profession is also expected.
Contact Info
Dr. Ruby Lee
Bob Sasser Professor & Director of The Rockwood School of Marketing
Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Florida State University
P.O. Box 3061110
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1110
rlee3@wertheim.fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive too l to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Application materials include:
1) A letter of interest.
2) Curriculum vitae.
3) Three letters of reference.
This position requires you to have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link.
2) Click the My References link.
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position.
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Our initial screening of applications will begin immediately. First interviews will be conducted via Zoom, with a smaller pool being invited to visit campus once the initial round is completed. Applications will be accepted until August 14, 2026.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Herbert Wertheim College of Business | Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing
Responsibilities
The Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing in The Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or advanced assistant professor level. The expected start date is August 2027.
This tenure track position will be responsible for enhancing the marketing program generally. The ideal candidates will conduct rigorous and relevant research, using any methodology and theoretical lens that has implications for marketing.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctorate in marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or similarly accredited health-related program at the time of appointment.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence.
Other Information
About The Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing:
The Rockwood School was founded in 2022 with a $10 million gift in honor of Dr. Persis E. Rockwood, a longtime member of the Florida State University marketing faculty. Dr. Persis Rockwood was a trailblazer, becoming the first woman to earn a doctorate in marketing from Stanford University and the first woman to attain the status of Full Professor in the FSU College of Business. The Rockwood gift provides $6 million in funding that specifically targets faculty, including funding for an eminent scholar chair, three preeminent scholar professorships, two emerging scholar professorships, and a generous discretionary fund.
The Rockwood School is home to a collegial, visible, and highly productive faculty group with expertise in service research, marketing strategy, organizational frontline research, consumer-based strategy, and public policy. The School offers degrees in marketing and sales and currently enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduate and 8 doctoral students. Tenure-track faculty are provided with favorable teaching loads, minimal internal service commitments, and generous research and travel support, with the clear expectation of publishing in top academic outlets. Service to the university and profession is also expected.
Contact Info
Dr. Ruby Lee
Bob Sasser Professor & Director of The Rockwood School of Marketing
Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Florida State University
P.O. Box 3061110
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1110
rlee3@wertheim.fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive too l to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Application materials include:
1) A letter of interest.
2) Curriculum vitae.
3) Three letters of reference.
This position requires you to have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link.
2) Click the My References link.
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position.
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Our initial screening of applications will begin immediately. First interviews will be conducted via Zoom, with a smaller pool being invited to visit campus once the initial round is completed. Applications will be accepted until August 14, 2026.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.