Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Marketing-Professional Sales

Salary: $72,500.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location : Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Full-time Faculty

Job Number: 202400228

Division: Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business

Department: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Analytics

Opening Date: 11/18/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary

Southern Utah University's Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Analytics (MESA) in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Lecturer or tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marketing with a focus on Professional Sales. This 9-month appointment begins in August 2026.

We seek an energetic educator and scholar who will play a leading role in developing our new Professional Sales major, the fastest- growing program at SUU, and in delivering high-quality, student- focused instruction across marketing and sales courses. The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing and sales, brings relevant research or industry experience, and is excited to mentor students in a hands-on, experiential learning environment.

The chosen candidate will join a collegial department dedicated to innovative teaching and robust industry engagement. SUU's

Professional Sales program currently offers a minor and is launching a full Professional Sales major to meet booming student interest and employer demand. The program hosts high-impact learning

experiences, like the annual "Sales Never Fails" or "Thunder Sales" competitions, where students refine real-world selling skills. As a faculty member, you will have the opportunity to shape this growing program's curriculum, collaborate with industry partners, and help students become confident, career-ready sales professionals.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Date of first consideration: 12/158/2025

Essential Functions

Teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and

graduate courses in Marketing and Professional Sales. The

expected teaching load is 3-4 courses per semester

(depending on research productivity) for a tenure-track

Assistant Professor and 5 courses per semester for a non-

tenure-track Lecturer. Courses may include Professional

Selling, Sales Management, Advanced Selling Techniques,

Negotiation, as well as core marketing classes like Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing

Communication, and Digital Marketing. Summer course(s)

may be available to teach for additional compensation.

Mentor and engage students through high-impact educational practices, such as sales competitions, internships, student

clubs, and one-on-one advising, consistent with SUU's

personalized, "T-Bird" learning experience.

A tenure-track Assistant Professor must maintain an active research agenda in marketing (particularly in sales/sales

management or related fields) to contribute to the discipline and meet AACSB Scholarly Academic qualifications. The

Leavitt School of Business values scholarly output. A typical faculty member is expected to produce research sufficient to

remain academically qualified per AACSB standards while

enjoying a supportive environment for cross-disciplinary collaboration. A non-tenure-track Lecturer must have

substantial professional experience to meet AACSB

classification standards and sustain currency and relevance

through scholarship and/or professional engagement

activities. Please see the Faculty Qualification Policy for

more details.

Provide service and leadership to the department, school, and university. This includes serving on committees, assisting

with program accreditation and assessment, developing

industry partnerships for the sales program, and contributing to community and outreach initiatives. Faculty are also

expected to foster SUU's culture of caring by supporting

student success initiatives and a positive campus community. Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

For a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, a PhD, DBA, or terminal degree in Marketing or a closely related field.

ABD candidates with a confirmed defense date will be considered, provided the doctorate is completed by August 2026.

For a Lecturer position, an MBA or equivalent master's degree in Marketing or a closely related field is required, along with substantial professional experience.

Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or evidence of potential for excellent teaching in marketing and sales courses.

For the tenure-track Assistant Professor position, evidence of scholarly potential in marketing/sales (publications, conference papers, etc.) is expected. The candidate should have a plan to continue engaging in research that can lead to quality publications and maintain AACSB academic qualifications. Please seeBusiness Faculty/Staff Resources SUU for additional information.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and

mentoring students. The department values faculty who contribute positively to our supportive, "students-first" culture. Preferred Qualifications

Specialization, expertise, and/or previous career in B2B or B2C Professional Sales (sales management, personal selling,

or related area). We welcome candidates with a research focus in sales or significant professional sales experience, as the role is centered on building our sales program.

Relevant industry experience in sales or marketing; experience advising student organizations or competitions;

Ability to teach in multiple modalities (in-person, online, or hybrid) as needed, and a willingness to contribute to curriculum innovation in a growing program.

Experience with interactive, experiential, or high-impact teaching practices is a plus, as SUU is a College of Distinction recognized for innovation in hands-on education.

Experience engaging with students in extracurricular activities.

Interest or experience in entrepreneurship, including research or teaching in areas such as new venture creation, small business management, or entrepreneurial marketing. We welcome candidates who can integrate entrepreneurial thinking into coursework, contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, or support student innovation and startup-related activities. Supplemental Information

Document needed to apply:

Research Statement (1-page) for tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

Contact information for at least three references.

Teaching evaluations, if available.

Position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:

High Deductible Health Plans

Health Savings Account

Traditional Health Plans

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Basic

Supplemental

Long-term Disability

Retirement Options:

TIAA (14.2% Contribution)

Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)

URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)

Tuition Waivers

Paid Parental Leave

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