Part-time Open Term Faculty of Marketing (Sales) (isu)

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University in Ames, IA is now accepting applications for a part-time term faculty (initial rank can be modified based on experience and qualifications) to teach at the undergraduate level within the Marketing Department. The initial contract period is for one year. However, the possibility of renewal for multiple years in the future is very likely and is dependent on performance.

The primary responsibility is to teach sales and/or marketing classes. Courses to be taught include but are not limited to: Foundation of Sales and Sales Management classes. The Department of Marketing houses a robust Professional sales Certificate program that is open to all the majors at Iowa State. The coursework is designed to incorporate experiential learning opportunities for our students with notably company partners at Ivy Sales Forum. Therefore, additional responsibilities include: participating in the marketing department and sales program’s service activities, advising undergraduate students, interacting with industry partners, and organizing/traveling with students to sales competitions around the country. The successful candidate will be able to deliver course materials through a number of delivery modes (online, hybrid, in-person).

The position will start in Fall 2025.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Business, or a Master’s degree in a related field

- Professional Sales experience (minimum of 5 years)
- Must meet the college’s faculty qualification standards for AACSB Accreditation

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience teaching university level sales, marketing or related courses (either full course or guest lectures)
- Professional sales or sales management experience of 10 years or more

The Ivy College of Business

The Ivy College of Business is a college on the move with highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs and several new degrees.  Bringing together world-class faculty, staff, programs, and facilities to deliver business education for a rapidly changing world, the College prepares students for a future of progress and positive impact on the world.  The Ivy College currently enrolls over 5000 undergraduate and graduate students who are taught, mentored, and supported by 147 faculty and 77 staff.  The College offers 14 undergraduate majors, 9 master’s programs, and a doctoral program. It is comprised of six departments: Accounting, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Information Systems and Business Analytics.  Each department has preeminent scholars who are publishing in the top journals in their disciplines.

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https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/marketing/

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For questions regarding this position, please contact Department Chair, Dr. Sekar Raju at sraju@iastate.edu.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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