The Department of Marketing within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for one non-tenure Instructional Track Faculty Position in Marketing at the levels of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice, or Full Professor of Instruction or Practice starting Fall 2025. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Position is 100% time (teaching 8 classes/year) and includes a 1-7 year contract, determined by rank and experience, with benefits. For more information about the Instructional Faculty policy, refer to the Policy Manual 10.9.3.

This person will also serve as the director of the newly created Sales and Customer Development Collaborative (SCDC). Depending on the workload of the administrative position, compensation will be provided in terms of course releases and/or an administrative stipend.

Responsibilities of the director include:

• Serving as the chief student development and engagement officer for the Collaborative;


• Serving as the chief industry liaison for the Collaborative;


• Serving as the chief fundraiser for the Collaborative;


• Maintaining close supervision and control over the Collaborative’s budget;


• Overseeing internships and placement for students in the Collaborative;


• Overseeing Collaborative events, such as sales competitions, job fairs, and seminars;


• Travel to collegiate sales competitions and other Collaborative functions as needed;


• Overseeing Collaborative’s marketing communications, including the Collaborative website and newsletter; and


• Identifying corporate training opportunities and activities.

A Supportive Environment

The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents the Tippie College of Business’ commitment to access, opportunity, and diversity.

The University of Iowa’s status as a premier research university depends on the robust exchange of ideas. As we enhance the breadth and depth of our perspectives, we are better able to fulfill our mission to explore, discover, create, and engage. Thus, we are committed to supporting every Hawkeye’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment for all who join the UI family will determine our collective success. At the UI, we achieve excellence through access, opportunity, and diversity. To learn more about the University of Iowa’s commitment to these areas visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.

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Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter


2. Curriculum vita


3. Statement of teaching interests


4. Three professional letters of recommendation (The applicant will provide the e-mail address of external reference writers at the application website).

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Inquiries

Direct general questions about the position to Associate Professor of Instruction Rob Rouwenhorst (robert-rouwenhorst@uiowa.edu), Search Committee Chair, and questions about the application procedure to Rachel Wallace (rachel-wallace@uiowa.edu), Faculty Affairs Specialist.

Important Information

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.

• An MBA or master’s degree in a related field.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in any area of marketing and/or sales,
  
  OR A demonstrated high level of teaching competence through corporate sales training.


• Strong background in professional sales or sales management with industry experience (5-10 years)


• Experience in teaching sales management and/or advanced sales (CRM & analytics) courses


• Experience supervising internships or clinical field experiences


• Evidence of involvement in professional organizations

• An earned doctorate in a related field


• Experience leading a university sales program


• Experience in alumni and corporate engagement


• Experience in fundraising activities.