Posting Detail Information Working TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - Marketing - Open Pool Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionYes Posting Number202500102AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range$59,000-$60,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date08/16/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/16/2025 Description of Work Unit Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs annually. Our business school recently received a Financial Time’s Best Business Schools for Responsible Business Education award and our MBA program was recently ranked #7 globally via Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking. We are a purpose-driven community consistently seeking to achieve our mission of transforming lives and improving the world around us through business education, scholarly research, and community engagement. Our vision is to build a nationally recognized College that provides access to an exceptional business education, excels in research that advances our understanding of the world, and leverages the power of business to make our world a better place. Join our College community in Fort Collins, Colorado, to see how you can use business to create a better world. The Department of Marketing is one of five academic departments in the College of Business. The department has a strong record of teaching and research accomplishments as well as a collegial work environment. The Department currently has 23 faculty who serve approximately 3,500 undergraduate business majors, 1,000 business minors, and about 1,000 graduate students. The College’s MBA is offered in residence and online. Undergraduate concentrations in the Department of Marketing include marketing and sustainability. Six specialized certificates are offered: Bustiness-to-Business Selling, Customer Experience Management, Marketing Communication and Branding, Market Research and Data Analytics, Music Business and Strategic Marketing. Position Summary The Department of Marketing in the College of Business may hire postdoctoral fellows from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair. A post-doctoral fellow will conduct research leading to scholarly publication in leading academic journals along with teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in marketing areas of need. They will also be expected to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ). The College of Business ( COB ) has prioritized impactful, informative research addressing the intersections between business, society, and the environment. It also values excellence, as reflected in rigorous research published in top disciplinary journals. We expect the postdoctoral fellow to contribute to the mission of the COB by producing impactful research in collaboration with the Department’s Center for Marketing and Social Impact, faculty. The Department of Marketing in the College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellow position. Postdoctoral fellows may be hired for fall or spring term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are normally made during the late spring and throughout the summer for fall semester and during fall semester for spring semester. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Department of Marketing will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Required Job Qualifications + Applicants must be pursuing a Ph.D. in an area of Marketing or a related field from an accredited institution. To be considered, candidates must provide convincing evidence that their doctorate degree will be completed before August 15, 2025. The hiring authority will verify this by contacting the graduate school of the individual’s program. + An established record of empirical research that is targeted to or published in top-tier, peer reviewed, academic journals in the field of marketing is also required. + Candidates must also have the interest and ability to effectively teach courses in marketing areas of need Conduct research with an identified faculty member(s) within the Center for Marketing and Social Impact. Preferred Job Qualifications + We seek individuals who aspire to develop research programs in marketing. + The ideal candidate would also: + have strong expertise in multiple research methods, with the ability to translate the results of empirical analysis in novel and urgent areas, and + complement our research strengths while bringing new dimensions to our research profile. + We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in one or more of the following areas: public policy, consumer welfare, and marketing practices that are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. + We are interested in individuals who have experience working collegially, as evidenced by research that complements the interests of our existing faculty, and who are able to teach marketing courses as needed by the department. + The post-doc will teach 2 classes per year for the duration of the position. + Evidence of the potential to work effectively in a department that places significant emphasis on interdisciplinary interaction and integration is preferred. Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryConduct and Publish Research Duty/Responsibility + Design, analyze, submit, and publish theoretical, experimental, or empirical studies in high quality, peer-reviewed journals. + Keep abreast of developments in the field of Marketing. Percentage Of Time80 Job Duty CategoryTeaching Duty/Responsibility + Develop and deliver Marketing courses to undergraduate and graduate students. + Responsible for teaching 2 courses per academic year. + Has decision-making over course material, grading, etc. Percentage Of Time20 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants An applicant packet will consist of: + A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications; + Vita/CV; + Statement of teaching philosophy; + Statement of research interests; + Contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Applications accepted until 11:59pm MST March 16, 2025 tohttps://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/156548. Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply upon reposting of the Postdoctoral Fellow Pool Posting. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search ContactDave Gilliland, dave.gilliland@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you pursuing a Ph.D. in an area of Marketing or a related field from an accredited institution? + Yes + No + * Will you have completed your doctoral degree before August 15, 2025? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae + Statement of Teaching Philosophy + Statement of Research Interests Optional Documents