Utah State University

Requisition ID: 2020-3086
# of Openings: 1
Job Locations: US-UT-Price
Category (Portal Searching): Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: Jon M Huntsman School of Business
Department: Marketing & Strategy
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits

Overview

The Department of Marketing, Strategy, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MSLE) in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business invites applications for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Professor of Practice position in marketing and entrepreneurship. This is a non-tenure track, academic-year (nine-month) position with the opportunity to earn two additional summer months’ salary. The typical teaching load for this position is 8-12 courses (24 credit hours) per academic year. In addition, the role will involve working with the Director of Entrepreneurship on the Logan Campus in managing the Entrepreneurship Center on the Price Campus and mentoring students who are starting and building businesses there.

Attractive candidates will have excellent teaching and mentoring skills, experience in marketing and starting and building organizations, and a commitment to support the Huntsman School’s focus on student success.

Salary and benefits packages will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Anticipated start date is January 2021.

Responsibilities

Excellent teaching and effective student mentoring are required. Candidates will be affiliated with the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. The candidate will participate in various student-focused activities sponsored by the department and center.  Please visit https://huntsman.usu.edu/marketingandstrategy/ and http://huntsman.usu.edu/ecenter/ for information about the department and center in the Huntsman School of Business.

• Effectively teach “in-classroom” and “online” courses in marketing and entrepreneurship originating from the Price campus.
• Mentor students who are starting and building businesses throughout the state.
• Participate as-needed in activities sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship.
• A strong commitment to department, university, and community service.

Qualifications

Lecturer:  MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited university and experience in marketing and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Senior Lecturer:  MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited university and experience in marketing and entrepreneurial endeavors. Minimum of 6 years, full-time, successful teaching experience.

Professor of Practice:  Ph.D. in a related field from an accredited university and experience in marketing and entrepreneurial endeavors.

All Candidates:

• Demonstrated success teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated experience as a mentor, advisor, and role model to students.
• Leadership experience in a startup, small business, or rapidly growing company preferred.
• Experience creating new products, services, or company divisions preferred.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities in the Center for Entrepreneurship.
• Highly effective communication skills, including listening, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues and student interns.
• A strong commitment to stay current and professionally qualified in the field.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume/CV to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile

2) Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Marketing, Strategy, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MSLE) is housed in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. This department serves hundreds of students within the Huntsman School of Business and in the broader university community.  The Entrepreneurship Center and the Stephen Covey Leadership Center are located within the department. The department offers a Master of Business Administration for full-time and executive graduate students. Strong candidates will be passionate about the mission, values, and objectives of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. For information concerning the Huntsman School of Business, please visit: www.huntsman.usu.edu

University Highlights

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 27,800 students (24,660 undergraduates and 3,140 graduate students) on the Logan main campus. Utah State’s statewide system features eight campuses and 23 education centers and serves all counties in the state with Extension programs. USU offers 165 undergraduate majors, 138 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. Washington Monthly ranked USU 14th in their national university rankings in 2019 and the 5th best public national university in the nation in 2018. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found here.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region. 

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Alison Adams-Perlac, alison.adams-perlac@usu.edu, Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Hilary Renshaw, titleix@usu.edu, Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.