Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice – Alvarez College of Business, Marketing

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11458
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio, Alvarez College of Business, Department of Marketing invites applications for an Associate Professor of Practice/Professor of Practice.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

As the third-largest of nine academic universities within The University of Texas System, UTSA is a leading public Hispanic Serving Institution, Carnegie R1 University is deeply committed to student success and academic excellence. UTSA specializes in health, cybersecurity, fundamental futures, and human-social development, reflected in its urban-serving mission. UTSA fosters an innovation ecosystem that is accelerating transdisciplinary research through public and private strategic partnerships, home to a myriad of cross-disciplinary research centers and institutes along with research core facilities, and a robust system of research development to create discovery that enables innovative and cutting-edge work. With over 34,000 students supported by more than 1,400 faculty and 5,600 staff and student employees, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan and South Texas region. As one of on the few universities designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution and a R1 University, UTSA is committed to both learning and discovery. UTSA is focused on advancing the educational success of many first-generation, low income, underserved, transfer, Veteran, adult learners and international students by a faculty and academic experience second to none. UTSA is focused on promoting social and economic prosperity for our region, where 63% of its students come from San Antonio and South Texas. More than two thirds of UTSA students come from groups traditionally underserved by higher education (with more than half of the student body identifying as Hispanic) and about half of UTSA students are the first in their families to attend a college or university. Additionally, transfer students comprise about 40% of UTSA’s total undergraduate population. Further enhancing the already rich mosaic of our student population is UTSA’s military community, which makes up approximately 15% of total students and includes active-duty military members, veterans, reserves/guards, and their spouses and dependents. For more information about UTSA, please visit https://www.utsa.edu/about/.

College

The Alvarez College of Business is UTSA’s second-largest college and is home to more than 7,900 undergraduate and graduate students in 29-degree programs, supported by 205 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the ACOB’s seven departments brings unique value for advancing its mission-these include the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Cybersecurity, Management, Management Science & Statistics, and Marketing. The College is one of the 40 largest business schools in the nation and offers a comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels that expands the boundaries of traditional business education. UTSA was named the #1 ranked cyber security program in the country according to a national survey of certified information technology security professionals conducted by the Ponemon Institute. Nationally ranked and recognized, the Alvarez College of Business was named one of the Top 5 undergraduate business programs in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek. At the graduate level, the college was ranked the No. 10 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business. Faculty scholarship is well regarded, and ranked in the top 100 in the UT Dallas Research rankings.

The ACOB is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. For more information about the Alvarez College of Business, please visit https://business.utsa.edu/.

Department

The Department of Marketing at the Alvarez College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) consists of 17 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term-track faculty members and offers undergraduate degrees in marketing, minor in Sport Management and a doctoral degree in marketing. Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in both research and teaching. https://business.utsa.edu/marketing/

Position Summary

The Department of Marketing at the Alvarez College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is accepting applications for a full-time, fixed-term track faculty position as Associate Professor of Practice/Professor of Practice beginning on August 1, 2024.

It is expected this position will support offering new opportunities to Marketing students, specifically in the areas of sales and services management. The position will also help cover other marketing courses as needed and has service expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a record that demonstrates excellent teaching experience in Sales Management, Services Marketing or Management, Professional Selling, and general marketing classes such as Principles of Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Capstone, etc. at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

  • Qualified candidates should hold a PhD degree with a focus in Marketing, or a related field from an AACSB (or equivalent) accredited institution.
  • Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a variety of marketing courses, especially in the areas of Sales, Selling and/or Services.
  • Candidates should have experience with service to the department or college, with an emphasis on curriculum development and student success.
  • Candidates should have at least two years of relevant industry and/or academic experience and two years of student evaluations and demonstrate the ability to interact with business community and industry.

Application Process

To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

  • A current curriculum vitae
  • Complete contact information for at least three professional references
  • A teaching statement (2-page limit)
  • Letter of interest, specifying previous teaching experience with sales or services management, and interest in curricular development, experiential learning and student success.
  • Two years (four-semesters) of most recent student evaluations.
  • Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration for the position, applicants must submit their materials by February 29, 2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Additional Information

UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.