The School of Marketing invites candidates to apply for a Professor of Practice or Teaching Track position beginning August 2022. The position is for the Hattiesburg campus and will serve as the co-lead for the Professional Sales Certificate Program (including coordinating for the sales lab and sales competitions). Candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in sales are especially encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Professor of Practice or Assistant Teaching Professor will teach four courses per semester (or equivalent) to be determined by the Director of the School. Teaching obligations will primarily support the Professional Selling Certificate and the Marketing BSBA programs and may also include related programs. Faculty are expected to maintain quality teaching (both online and in-person) and contribute to the program’s mission (below). This position will also serve as the co-lead for the Professional Sales Certificate program and coordinator for the Sales Lab and sales team (competitions). In addition, the faculty member will be expected to engage in service activities (such as committee work and other official activities) for the School, College, and University.
The Mission of the Marketing Program
Our faculty maintains active research records and connections with business leaders. We prepare our students to be successful marketing professionals by (a) challenging them to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective problem-solvers and (b) requiring them to apply their knowledge and skills on client based projects to gain real-world experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold an MBA or Master’s (or equivalent) in Marketing or related field (for appointment at the rank of Professor of Practice) or a doctoral degree in Marketing or a related field (for appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor). Candidates with ABD status and nearing completion of their dissertation may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Marketing, Sales, or related field, and/or professional sales experience, with a minimum of two years of sales work experience.
- Experience in managing an academic program/center, coordinating sales competitions, and/or supervising sales teams is preferred, as is a desire to engage in applied-based teaching (both online and in-person) and experience in fundraising.
- Emphasis is also on candidates who can connect with and relate to our students and challenge them to become effective problem solvers according to the School of Marketing’s Mission/Vision.
- Current teaching needs include Advanced Professional Selling and Principles of Marketing.
- Future needs might include Professional Selling, Sales Management, and other sales and marketing courses.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’s “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.