Assistant Professor of Instruction (Professional Selling and Sales Management)

Job Posting Number: 2024134NTL

Job Location: San Marcos

College/Division

McCoy College of BusinessDepartment/School

Department of MarketingPosition Description

The Department of Marketing at Texas State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Instruction to join its dynamic team. This full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month appointment presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students through both teaching and service, with potential for additional summer responsibilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for preparing students for successful careers in sales and a commitment to contributing to a thriving academic community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach courses essential to the Sales concentration, including Professional Selling at the undergraduate level.
• Manage the Professional Selling Student Ambassador Program, providing inspiration and mentorship to future sales professionals.
• Prepare students for external sales competitions, such as the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC).
• Collaborate with the Director of the Center for Professional Sales to coordinate signature events, including Interview Express, a prominent corporate partner event.
• Support the Center’s ongoing activities, working closely with the Director, Assistant Director, and other faculty to ensure the program’s continued growth and success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Center for Professional Sales, fully accredited by the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA), was recently recognized as the Best Sales Program Worldwide by the USCA. Designed to host the Department of Marketing’s Sales Concentration, the Center maintains a robust student enrollment and plays a crucial role in preparing students for successful careers in sales. The Center also boasts a strong corporate partner program, providing students with valuable industry connections and real-world experiences through collaborations with leading companies. The selected candidate will be instrumental in driving the Center’s future growth and success. More information about the Center for Professional Sales can be found https://www.txstsalescenter.com/

This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to an award-winning program while benefiting from strong support within a collaborative and innovative environment, shaping the future of sales education.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.Required Qualifications

• Graduate or doctoral degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field from an AACSB accredited business school.
• Significant and recent work experience in sales (industry experience or university teaching experience).
• Evidence of sustained professional engagement with sales practitioners in organizations across different industries.
• Experience with mentoring and/or coaching (industry experience or university experience).
• Experience with leading or managing a professional work unit or organization.
• Interest in teaching undergraduate sales courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience.
• Documentation of teaching performance and/or ratings of instruction.
• Experience in curriculum development, including embedding technology into sales classes.
• Ability to effectively interact with corporate executives in multiple industry sectors.
• Ability and enthusiasm to manage timely delivery of information to internal and external constituencies.
• Prior experience teaching sales courses.
• Prior industry experience in sales.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49405.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by October 4, 2024:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Letter of application describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Statement of teaching interest and philosophy.
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Prior to on-campus interviews, candidates will need to provide complete graduate transcript(s), three letters of recommendation and student evaluations of instruction.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting Universities.

For additional information on the position please contact marketing@txstate.edu.Type of Position

Full-TimeProposed Start Date: Spring 2025

Posting Date

09/10/2024Full Consideration Date

10/04/2024Close Date: 10/04/2024

Open Until Filled?: No

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerReasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.