Dr. Linda Alkire

Assistant Professor of Marketing
McCoy College of Business

Linda Alkire headshot

Dr. Linda Alkire is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Texas State University. She earned her Ph.D. from the Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK, where she was awarded the highly competitive and prestigious Manchester Business School Doctoral Studentship. Dr. Alkire received her M.B.A. (Highest Distinction) from the Lebanese American University and a B.A. in Business Marketing (Highest Distinction) from Notre Dame University. Dr. Alkire has been awarded full scholarships for all her three degrees.

Dr. Alkire has a strong international experience. She taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. She has been a guest speaker at international academic and industry conferences in the United Kingdom, UAE, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Australia among others.

Dr. Alkire’s research interests include technology in sales and service. In particular, the usage of novel technology interfaces within the sales process, and the role of technology in shaping sales and service experiences. Dr. Alkire has been awarded numerous prestigious awards for her research. She serves as Editorial Director and Associate Editor on three highly impactful academic journals.


Business Leadership Week
Student Development Workshop 
Thursday, February 24
3:30 – 4:45 PM
Minifie Atrium (McCoy Hall 434)