Lecturer Or Assistant Prof. Of Marketing - professional Sales

Lecturer Or Assistant Professor Of Marketing-Professional Sales

Salary: $72,500.00 - $115,000.00 Annually Location: Cedar City, UT Job Type: Full-time Faculty Closing: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Position Summary Southern Utah University's Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Analytics (MESA) in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Lecturer or tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing with a focus on Professional Sales. This 9-month appointment begins in August 2026. We seek an energetic educator and scholar who will play a leading role in developing our new Professional Sales major, the fastest-growing program at SUU, and in delivering high-quality, student-focused instruction across marketing and sales courses. The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing and sales, brings relevant research or industry experience, and is excited to mentor students in a hands-on, experiential learning environment. The chosen candidate will join a collegial department dedicated to innovative teaching and robust industry engagement. SUU's Professional Sales program currently offers a minor and is launching a full Professional Sales major to meet booming student interest and employer demand. The program hosts high-impact learning experiences, like the annual "Sales Never Fails" or "Thunder Sales" competitions, where students refine real-world selling skills. As a faculty member, you will have the opportunity to shape this growing program's curriculum, collaborate with industry partners, and help students become confident, career-ready sales professionals.

Essential Functions

• Teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing and Professional Sales. The expected teaching load is 3-4 courses per semester (depending on research productivity) for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and 5 courses per semester for a non-tenure-track Lecturer. Courses may include Professional Selling, Sales Management, Advanced Selling Techniques, Negotiation, as well as core marketing classes like Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Digital Marketing. Summer course(s) may be available to teach for additional compensation.
• Mentor and engage students through high-impact educational practices, such as sales competitions, internships, student clubs, and one-on-one advising, consistent with SUU's personalized, "T-Bird" learning experience.
• A tenure-track Assistant Professor must maintain an active research agenda in marketing (particularly in sales/sales management or related fields) to contribute to the discipline and meet AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications. The Leavitt School of Business values scholarly output. A typical faculty member is expected to produce research sufficient to remain academically qualified per AACSB standards while enjoying a supportive environment for cross-disciplinary collaboration. A non-tenure-track Lecturer must have substantial professional experience to meet AACSB classification standards and sustain currency and relevance through scholarship and/or professional engagement activities.
• Provide service and leadership to the department, school, and university. This includes serving on committees, assisting with program accreditation and assessment, developing industry partnerships for the sales program, and contributing to community and outreach initiatives. Faculty are also expected to foster SUU's culture of caring by supporting student success initiatives and a positive campus community.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Qualifications
• For a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, a PhD, DBA, or terminal degree in Marketing or a closely related field. ABD candidates with a confirmed defense date will be considered, provided the doctorate is completed by August 2026.
• For a Lecturer position, an MBA or equivalent master's degree in Marketing or a closely related field is required, along with substantial professional experience.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or evidence of potential for excellent teaching in marketing and sales courses.
• For the tenure-track Assistant Professor position, evidence of scholarly potential in marketing/sales (publications, conference papers, etc.) is expected. The candidate should have a plan to continue engaging in research that can lead to quality publications and maintain AACSB academic qualifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and mentoring students. The department values faculty who contribute positively to our supportive, "students-first" culture.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Specialization, expertise, and/or previous career in B2B or B2C Professional Sales (sales management, personal selling, or related area).
• Relevant industry experience in sales or marketing; experience advising student organizations or competitions.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities (in-person, online, or hybrid) as needed, and a willingness to contribute to curriculum innovation in a growing program.
• Experience with interactive, experiential, or high-impact teaching practices is a plus, as SUU is a College of Distinction recognized for innovation in hands-on education.
• Experience engaging with students in extracurricular activities.
• Interest or experience in entrepreneurship, including research or teaching in areas such as new venture creation, small business management, or entrepreneurial marketing.

Supplemental Information

• Document needed to apply:
• Research Statement (1-page) for tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
• Contact information for at least three references.
• Teaching evaluations, if available.
• Position is contingent on funding.
• Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.
• In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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