University of Minnesota Duluth
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
Department of Marketing
Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track, Term Position in Professional Sales
(http://employment.umn.edu/)
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor, if the candidate has a Ph.D.; Instructor otherwise
APPOINTMENT START DATE: Appointment begins August 18, 2025; classes begin August 25, 2025
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: Review of complete applications will begin on March 7, 2025, and
continue until the position is filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-Time, non-tenure track, term position in the Department of
Marketing in the area of Professional Sales.
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – $92,000
ABOUT THE POSITION: Click here for a detailed Prospectus outlining this opportunity
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track term faculty position in the area of Professional Sales
at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2025. The individual hired for this position will
have responsibilities in teaching and service. The individual will contribute to the department’s mission
by teaching undergraduate core and elective courses in Marketing with a primary focus on Professional
Sales. Courses may include, but are not limited to Fundamentals of Selling, Advanced Professional Selling
and Sales Analytics (and electives such as: Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and/or Green
Marketing). The teaching load is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Regents and
the faculty union (UEA) and is currently seven sections (21 credits) per academic year. Typically, classes in
LSBE are held in person. The individual will also be responsible for advising undergraduate students and
working with a student organization, and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the
department, school, campus, community and professional organizations. Though no research
expectations are associated with this position; funding is available for those interested in conducting
scholarly research. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and
engage in person in the life of the school.
ABOUT LSBE:
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a
state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the
school’s programs. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty members in four academic departments:
Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing.
The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in
Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of
Business and Economic Research activities. Additional information about the School and its programs can
be found on LSBE’s website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu.
Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake
Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial
Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually,
accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the
largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More
information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required/Essential:
1. Applicants must have a Master’s degree (MBA or another equivalent graduate degree, including
ABD status) with a curricular emphasis in marketing, or closely related fields such as Sales from a
major accredited national or international university.
2. If the applicant has a Master’s degree and is not ABD or Ph.D., they must have relevant and
significant work experience (3+ years) in Sales or related fields.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor or
teaching assistant. Significant experience in either training or public speaking within an organized
setting can substitute for teaching experience.
5. Eligibility to teach in the school’s accredited programs is determined by the review of the
applicant’s demonstrated evidence of their full-time work experience and engagement in
professional activities (e.g., attending business/professional events, participation in professional
development activities, service on boards, or continuing education, etc.) in addition to achieving
the minimum conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly
Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner
(IP)] as defined by LSBE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbNhdtIcaSZdmaeTlW8DnjcnnFJ7Hlu9/view
Preferred:
1. Five or more years of high level and relevant corporate work experience in sales, sales training
and/or sales management field.
2. Evidence of excellence in teaching in Professional Sales and/or marketing courses at the college
level to a diverse group of students.
3. Active engagement with the business/sales community.
4. Demonstrated ability to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department,
school, campus, community and professional organizations.
5. Demonstrated ability of using a variety of teaching methods in a classroom and a track record of
incorporating current methods and technologies including experiential learning.
6. Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, go to
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366691 and follow the HOW TO APPLY instructions.
Required
documents must be uploaded as PDF (not Microsoft Word) formatted attachments in the employment
system to fully complete an application. Incomplete applications with missing required documents (i.e.,
1, 2, 3, and 4) may not be reviewed.
1. Current Resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional attachments after Resume
section],
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial is sufficient at this stage4),
4. A statement describing what you have done to support a diverse community,
5. Teaching evaluations completed by students are encouraged when available.
The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete applications on March 7, 2025 and will
continue until the position is filled.
Marat Bakpayev, Chair-Screening Committee
Department of Marketing, Labovitz School of Business and Economics
335 LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-7757; Fax: 218-726-7516
Email: mktg@d.umn.edu
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call
(612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Smoking, chewing tobacco and using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on all UMD property, including
indoor facilities, campus grounds, and University vehicles.
If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System
(MSRS) or Public Employees Requirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be
impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.
We welcome and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans to
apply.
DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching its
employees’ employment experience and supporting the academic mission. The University is an equal
opportunity educator and employer and is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check. Our
presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not
automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of
Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide additional information.
This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
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