Skip to main content

This job has expired

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Marketing (Tenure-Track, 2 Positions)

Employer
University of Minnesota Duluth
Location
Minnesota, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Oct 22, 2021

University of Minnesota Duluth

Labovitz School of Business and Economics

Department of Marketing

TWO Tenure Track Positions in Marketing

(http://employment.umn.edu/)

 

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor, if the candidate has a Ph.D.; Instructor if ABD

APPOINTMENT START DATE:

Appointments begin August 22, 2022; classes begin August 29, 2022

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE:

Review of complete applications will begin on November 22, 2021, and continue until the positions are filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Two Full-Time, 9-month, tenure track positions in the Department of Marketing.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Click to view a detailed Prospectus outlining this opportunity

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure track, faculty positions in the area of Marketing at the Instructor/Assistant Professor levels beginning Fall 2022. The individuals hired for these positions will have responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The individuals will teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in areas including Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior and other electives such as Retailing, Online Marketing and Supply Chain Management. Currently, the teaching load is five sections (15 credits) per academic year. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individuals are also required to create knowledge in the area of Marketing resulting in its dissemination through the publication of refereed articles in recognized journals. The individuals will be responsible for advising undergraduate students and working with a student organization, and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person in the life of the school.

ABOUT LSBE:

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are currently enrolled in the school’s programs. There are currently 50+ full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Heath Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers the Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through activities of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found at LSBE’s website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu

Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial   Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required/Essential:  

  1. Applicants must be ABD (with their doctoral dissertation defended by December 1, 2022), or a doctoral degree from a school/college accredited by AACSB, EQUIS or AMBA with a curricular emphasis in the field of Marketing, or closely related fields. The applicant must have completed a minimum of two years in residency during their program.
  2. Applicants must have experience as instructor or teaching assistant of at least one university-level course.
  3. Effective communication skills.
  4. Applicants must exhibit abilities, skills and enthusiasm consistent with teaching excellence and instructional innovation in the area of Marketing.
  5. Strong evidence of potential for scholarship is essential. Applicants must demonstrate empirical research skills appropriate for, and a commitment to developing a research stream in the field of Marketing.
  6. Applicants must be qualified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) according to LSBE’s faculty qualification categories: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbNhdtIcaSZdmaeTlW8DnjcnnFJ7Hlu9/view

Preferred:

  1. Completed Ph.D. in Marketing from a school/college accredited by AACSB or EQUIS.
  2. Experience teaching Marketing elective courses at the college level to a diverse group of students.
  3. Full-time industry work experience.
  4. Published in peer-reviewed journals in the Marketing area.
  5. Demonstrated experience/proficiency with statistical and survey software packages (eg.SPSS, R, Qualtrics, etc.)
  6. Demonstrated ability to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations.
  7. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
  8. Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: 

Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for job opening 344208.

Applicants must upload required documents as PDF formatted attachments in the employment system to fully complete an application: (1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcripts (official or unofficial), (4) a statement describing what you have done to support a diverse community, and (5) teaching evaluations completed by students are encouraged when available.

Incomplete applications with missing required documents (i.e. 1, 2, 3, and 4) may not be reviewed.

Important: Documents (1) and (2) are uploaded during the application.  Attachments (3) (4), and (5)  are uploaded after submitting the application.

Once you have submitted your application, select the VIEW SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS by clicking the ellipse in the upper, right hand corner of your screen. Select MY JOB APPLICATIONS. Once you have reached the next screen, there is a section to upload the additional documents, (3) official or unofficial transcripts, (4) a statement describing what you have done to support a diverse community, and (5) teaching evaluations completed by students.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide additional information.  The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete applications on November 22, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.                                                                        

Dr. Rajiv Vaidyanathan, Chair-Screening Committee

Department of Marketing, Labovitz School of Business and Economics

335 LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive

Duluth, MN 55812

Phone: 218-726-6817; Fax: 218-726-7516

Email: rvaidyan@d.umn.edu

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at 612-624-3316.

If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.

We welcome and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans to apply.

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds, and University vehicles.

DIVERSITY:

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to either attest that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or agree to comply with the University's testing requirement. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert