Tenure Track Instructor or Assistant Professor 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 a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position in the area of Marketing at the Instructor/Assistant Professor levels beginning Fall 2025. The individual hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The individual will teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in areas which could include Fundamentals of Selling, Sales Analytics, and Advanced Professional Selling. Ability to teach Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing and/or Artificial Intelligence in Marketing will be considered a plus. The teaching load is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Regents and the faculty union (UEA) and is currently five sections (15 credits) per academic year for research-active faculty. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individual is also required to create knowledge in the area of Marketing by publishing refereed articles in recognized marketing journals. The individual 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required/Essential:

• Applicants must be ABD (with their doctoral dissertation defended by December 1, 2025), or have a doctoral degree from a school/college accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA with a curricular emphasis in the field of Marketing, or a closely related field. The applicant must have completed a minimum of two years in residency during their program.
• Applicants must have experience as an instructor or teaching assistant of at least one university-level course.
• Effective communication skills.
• Applicants must exhibit abilities, skills, and enthusiasm consistent with teaching excellence and instructional innovation in the area of Marketing.
• 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.
• Applicants must be qualified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) according to LSBE's faculty qualification categories:
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Preferred:

• Completed Ph.D. in Marketing from a school/college accredited by AACSB or EQUIS.
• Experience teaching Marketing courses at the college level to a diverse group of students.
• Full-time industry work experience.
• Published in peer-reviewed journals in the Marketing area.
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community, and professional organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 Health 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 http://www.visitduluth.com/.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Required documents must be uploaded as PDF (not Microsoft Word) formatted attachments in the employment system to fully complete an application. Incomplete applications with missing required documents (i.e., 1, 2, 3, and 4) may not be reviewed.

1. Current Resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional attachments after Resume section]
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial is sufficient at this stage)
4. A statement describing what you have done to support a diverse community
5. Teaching evaluations completed by students when available

Dr. Marat Bakpayev, Chair-Screening Committee
Department of Marketing, Labovitz School of Business and Economics
335 LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-7757; Email: mktg@d.umn.edu

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 September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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

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.

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

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.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).