Part Time, Non-Tenure Track Adjunct Position in Marketing

APPOINTMENT START DATE: Spring Appointment begins January 2, 2025 (classes begin 1/15/25).
JOB DESCRIPTION: Part-Time, non- tenure track position(s) in the Department of Marketing.
SALARY RANGE: $4,800 - $7,000 per three-credit course.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has the potential need for part-time, non-tenure track adjunct faculty position(s) in the area of Marketing at the Instructor/Assistant Professor levels beginning Spring 2025. The individual(s) hired for these positions will have responsibilities in teaching one or more undergraduate (elective) courses in areas which could include International Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Principles of Marketing, Sales Analytics, and Sports Marketing etc., depending upon the individual's expertise and the department's need. Being a qualified individual does not ensure a teaching contract will be offered; course offerings and therefore teaching appointments will vary with demand and available funding. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person.

Required/Essential:

1. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA or another equivalent graduate degree, including ABD status) with a curricular emphasis in Marketing or closely related field from a major accredited national, provincial or international university.
2. If the applicant has a Master's degree and is not ABD or Ph.D., they must have relevant and significant work experience (3+ years) that demonstrates active involvement in their discipline since the time of the Master's degree completion.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor or teaching assistant. Experience in either training or public speaking within an organized setting can substitute for teaching experience.
5. Eligibility to teach in the school's accredited programs is determined by the review of the applicant's demonstrated evidence of their full-time work experience and engagement in professional activities (e.g., attending business/professional events, participation in professional development activities, service on boards, or continuing education, etc.) in addition to achieving the minimum conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)] as defined by LSBE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbNhdtIcaSZdmaeTlW8DnjcnnFJ7Hlu9/view

Preferred:

1. ABD or Ph.D. (or an equivalent terminal degree) from an AACSB accredited (or a regionally accredited) institution.
2. Five or more years of high level and relevant corporate work experience.
3. Experience teaching Marketing courses (specific to the teaching need) at the college level to a diverse group of students.
4. Active engagement with the business community.
5. Demonstrated evidence of using a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
6. Demonstrated dedication to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay Range: $4,800 - $7,000 per three-credit course; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the "Apply For Job" button and follow the instructions to create an online application for the position. 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 may not be reviewed.

1. Current Resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional attachments after Resume section],
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest highlighting experienced with teaching engagements
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial is sufficient at this stage),
4. Teaching evaluations completed by students when available.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 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.

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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.

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