University of Wisconsin–Stout

JOB DETAILS

The Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout seeks individuals with an expertise in Marketing, a passion for teaching, an inquisitive disposition for research, and leadership skills to fill two, tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning in August of 2024. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor level and rank will be determined at time of hire commensurate with the successful candidate’s academic preparation and experience. 

Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, UW-Stout fulfills its mission as Wisconsin’s polytechnic university by preparing career-ready, creative thinkers who graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills to emerge as leaders in their workplaces and communities. UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets prioritize active learning and instructional pedagogy that is developed through cross-disciplinary collaboration with business and industry partners.

We invite applications from scholars who will embody UW-Stout’s mission to support our students, college, and the dynamic business world.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Have one of the following by employment start date:
  Master’s degree in Marketing or related field with 5 years of experience in relevant professional experience
  Ph.D in relevant field or ABD with a firm completion date
• Commitment to advancing student learning in marketing.
• Evidence of teaching ability.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Ph.D. in Marketing. 
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching marketing or related fields to undergraduate majors and non-majors across in-person and online modalities. 
• Experience and interest in mentoring undergraduate student applied research/projects.  
• Commitment to cultivating a work environment and student success that embraces inclusion.
• Demonstrated potential for applied scholarship. Demonstrated successful professional experience in the retail industry. 

Note: A terminal degree is required for promotion above assistant professor, unless by special exception process.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

UW-Stout is a teaching-focused campus. Faculty teach in-person, online/distance, and blended modalities, using a variety of instructional technology. Academic programs have program advisory committees comprised of alumni, employers, faculty, and staff to help inform and sustain relevant curriculum for career-ready graduates.

Responsibilities include teaching, revising, and developing marketing courses to support the Business Administration program, a Marketing minor and general education (Stout Core) requirements.  Faculty members are expected to participate in shared governance, curriculum development, recruitment, student academic advisement, scholarly research, program-level assessment of student learning, professional service activities and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. 

Given the rapid pace of change in the business world, UW-Stout encourages and supports active partnerships with industry employers, including summer work experiences and other professional development opportunities, for faculty to remain current in the discipline.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 

In this position, you will be a valued member of the Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The department houses the Business Administration and Supply Chain Management programs and prepares students for careers in a variety of industries as well as government and non-profits.  In addition to the programs housed in the department, faculty contribute to the Stout Core, our general education program, as well as supporting other programs within the School of Management.  

The Department of Business is one of eight departments within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management and delivers courses that serve 20 undergraduate majors, including bachelor’s degrees in business administration; Fashion and Retail; and Supply Chain Management, The Department of Business currently has 13 full-time faculty members.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, January 28, 2024 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after January 28, 2024 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs 

Required application materials: 
1. Cover letter (* See below)
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references 
4. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree conferred

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual’s disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair:  Maria Stone
Email: stonem@uwstout.edu 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Suzanne Rowan
Email: rowans@uwstout.edu 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW  

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students think and do from day one, and we are proud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.   

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff, and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 45+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national, and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us 

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf 
• Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

All qualified candidates meeting application requirements will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. UW-Stout provides equal opportunity to all persons and is committed to inclusive excellence. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the UW System and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information 

Job Family: TeachingUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout values diversity of people, ideas and experiences. University of Wisconsin-Stout is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.