The University of St. Thomas Department of Marketing in the Opus College of Business invites applications for a Tenure-Track Position, Marketing at the Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall 2022.
The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Candidates should demonstrate potential for strong research, excellence in teaching, and desire to engage in culturally responsive service activities that demonstrate their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The college offers undergraduate, part-time, and specialized MBA, specialized Masters, and graduate certificate programs.
The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the nation’s top 25 metro areas. Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented, people. A recent study found the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew nearly 8% from 2010 – 2017. Census data also shows that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States.
For more information on the department see www.stthomas.edu/business/
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent from a AACSB-accredited institution) in Marketing.
- Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in teaching.
- A strong research agenda with potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES
- Demonstrated commitment to providing leadership (in teaching, research, and/or service) toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
- Teaching and research interests that complement department and college needs and priorities.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. There are multiple parts to the application process. Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their supplemental application materials:
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- A written statement discussing teaching philosophy, research interests, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.
Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time. Further application materials may be requested at a later date, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.
After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application. Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter/letter of application, detailing your interest in the opportunity.
Candidates should complete the reference section of the application. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. Do not upload recommendation letters as part of the online application process.
Applications should be submitted by September 1, 2021, although the position will remain open until filled.Members of the search committee will schedule online interviews via Zoom in early September 2021. For further information, please contact Dr. Avinash Malshe, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].