Ferris State University College of Business · 14 hours ago
Assistant Professor - Sales and Marketing (9-month, Tenure Track)
Big Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yrFerris State University College of Business is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time, 9 month, tenure track Assistant Professor - Sales and Marketing position. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sales, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarly activities to support the sales program.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year
Teach four courses per semester
Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise
The course topics will be assigned based on the credentials to teach them
The courses the sales faculty member may be asked to teach may be assigned but not limited to Professional Selling, Sales Management, and Advanced Selling
Recruitment of students (including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Days, visits to high schools or career tech centers, and other University-outreach events) will occur throughout the academic year and include some Saturdays
Serve on program committees and represent the program(s) on College and University committees
Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance of assigned coursework
Collaborate in design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees
Maintain records and conduct assessments, advising, and all other administrative features of the position in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the university, college, school, department, and/or program
Candidate is expected to teach at both the Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses
Employs different teaching methods as appropriate (e.g., face-to-face, online, and blended strategies)
Committed to enhancing teaching and engaging in scholarly and professional development activities to accommodate changing market needs
Perform duties in accordance with established University policies
Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations through active, individual involvement and, potentially as the program-appointed representative
Enthusiastically support student success through active involvement with individual students, student organizations, and student competitions, both within and outside of the classroom
Remain current in the profession
The position reports to the Department Chair or Director and the Dean
Works independently and collaboratively with effective communication and listening skills
A willingness to work with the Sales and/or Marketing Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities, which may include advising students, orientation, and registering students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions that have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time)
Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment
Ferris State University's philosophy places excellence in teaching as the first priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity
The candidate will assist to grow and expand the sales program
Work with colleagues to develop new curricular initiatives
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically
Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area
Qualification
Required
A master's in business with a marketing concentration or a related master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in marketing are required
Business-to-business sales experience is required
Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and personal initiative while working both independently and collaboratively
The required skills will differ depending on the specific course assignments. For certain undergraduate Sales and Marketing courses, proficiency in tools such as SAP, SPSS, Google Analytics, and others is necessary
Preferred
Candidates with experience teaching Sales at the college level and the ability to employ multiple teaching modalities, such as face-to-face, online, and blended strategies, to enhance student engagement and understanding are highly desirable
A PhD or DBA in Marketing, emphasizing sales or a similar field, is desirable but not mandatory
If the doctorate is in a related area, 18 graduate hours in marketing are required
Alternate modality college-level teaching experience (e.g., hy-flex, online, mixed delivery)
Industry experience in marketing or closely related field
Practical industry experience in business-to-business sales is desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).
Company
Ferris State University College of Business
The College of Business provides career-oriented programs, responsive to the changing needs of the business world.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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