Assistant Teaching Professor – Marketing (Sales)

JOB DETAILS:

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Teaching Professor – Marketing (Sales) 

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Teaching Assistant Professor 

POSTING DATE: July 29, 2024

START DATE: January 9, 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The Department of Marketing & Management in Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Marketing with a focus on Selling and Sales Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and developing courses in Selling, Sales Management, and Marketing Research and to build impactful, extracurricular experiences for students passionate about selling.

The Cofrin School of Business values university-level teaching experience, the ability to teach a variety of classes related to the candidate’s academic field and preparation, engagement in institutional, community, and professional service, and experience working in the world of business.

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which is growing in enrollment with programs in Marketing, Management, and Human Resource Management. The Department is supported by the newly opened Schwab Corporate Boardroom and ongoing efforts to establish the Marketing Hub and a new associated sales institute. The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business enrolls a large portion of our growing university’s students. The college and departmental connections to the region and its business community are extensive.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching and educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Teach a normal load of undergraduate or graduate courses in marketing or related disciplines.
• Develop and implement innovative courses and curriculum enhancement in areas of selling, sales management, digital selling and marketing research.
• To teach general marketing related courses like Principles of Marketing, Consumer behavior and so on
• Courses will be taught both face-to-face and online (in asynchronous and synchronous formats). The specific courses taught may vary from semester to semester, and successful candidates may be required to teach an occasional course at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus.
• Perform intellectual activities, service, and professional engagement consistent with the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business expectations for a Teaching Professor.
• Mentor students to increase professional development, career advancement, and engagement in experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom (e.g., student organizations, sales competitions, etc.,).
• Produce intellectual contributions consistent with position and rank.
• Perform institutional and community service.
• Contribute to ongoing program development within the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business.
• Participate fully in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business AACSB accreditation efforts.

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to undergraduate education. The candidate should also possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Marketing Research, or related discipline, at time of application
• 3 years of professional selling experience with relevant sales related job title
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Evidence of a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with sales-related software and proficiency in Google Analytics and digital selling strategies are desirable
• Experience teaching research methods to graduate and undergraduate students
• Sales-related experience in the Northeast Wisconsin area

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 67,500 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work. We think about education differently and empower faculty, staff and students through our Strategic Priorities. Join us in our mission to never stop learning. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB.

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Position is a full-time, academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Please submit application materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2024. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

For more details, please review the links below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/benefitsbrochure.pdf
• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Kelly Anklam

Phone: (920) 465-2006

Email: aecsb@uwgb.edu

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