Clinical Faculty Position in Marketing - Communications Focus

Overview

The Marketing Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty position in the area of marketing, specializing in marketing communications, beginning in September 2021. Clinical appointments will be without tenure and are not tenure track appointments. Primary duties of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of business communications and marketing. It is also expected that the successful candidate will help lead the Business Communication concentration within the college’s undergraduate program.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.

The Opus College of Business employs a mission-driven approach to management education and delivers a diverse portfolio of offerings including undergraduate, MBA, and specialized graduate business programs. The Marketing Department consists of faculty members with a range of teaching and research expertise in a myriad of marketing subspecialties who share a dedication to the College’s mission and desire for strong working relationships. More information about the department can be found at https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/departments/marketing/index.html.

At a minimum, qualifications include (1) M.B.A., Master’s degree in an area of marketing or another closely related field (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent), with a Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree in one’s area of expertise highly preferred;  (2) three years of experience teaching marketing and business communications courses in a higher education setting; (3) at least one year in a leadership role within a higher education academic program; and (4) corporate/industry experience and demonstrated expertise in public relations or a closely related field. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and in engaging in service to the Marketing Department, the Opus College of Business, and the University of St. Thomas.

Candidates should show strong promise to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders and to remain current in the field through research, professional practice, and engagement with the local business community. Doing so entails a commitment to the departmental goal to be a leading center for education and scholarly inquiry into contemporary issues of marketing and business communication. The department’s faculty members play an integral role in the College of Business and its mission to develop “effective, principled business leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society.”

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. There are multiple parts to the application process.  Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their supplemental application materials:

1. Curriculum vitae or resume
2. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness to include a statement detailing teaching experience and student evaluations

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time.  Further application materials may be requested at a later date, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time. 

After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application.  Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the opportunity.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by Feb. 8, 2021; however, the position will remain open until filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Marketing Department Chair, Aaron Sackett, at sackett@stthomas.edu.  If you encounter issues with the application process, please email the Office of Human Resources at EMPLOYMENT@stthomas.edu. 

About the University of St Thomas

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000+ students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer