Job Information
Drake University Visiting Assistant Professor - Marketing - 997255 in Des Moines, Iowa
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor - Marketing - 997255
Position Number: 997255
Unit/Department: Marketing
FTE: Full-time (9-month)
Department Summary:
Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is committed to nurturing a high-performance work culture that provides meaningful career opportunities for faculty and staff, and is focused on creating an authentically diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. The College's North Star is centered on equipping students to do well by doing good—empowering them to contribute to the global economy and society. The College's faculty possess expertise combining business and teaching experience that set us apart from other universities. With 48 full-time faculty members and 20 staff members, we work as a team to ensure the College's students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success.
Our students are given the opportunity to work with actual clients on relevant business matters. Faculty members bring in business leaders on a regular basis to work with students and engage students in the Drake and greater Des Moines community.
At the Zimpleman College of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution, we believe business can make a difference. To fulfill our responsibility to positively impact our world, we seek like-minded faculty members.
To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/zimpleman/.
Job Summary:
Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business, Department of Marketing, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Marketing department. This is an in-person/on-campus appointment. Excellence in teaching, research, and service is expected.
Normal course load for a scholarly academic qualified professor would be 3 sections per semester assuming they will continue to pursue scholarship as a Drake faculty member. Teaching duties involve 6 sections per academic year. Primary responsibility will be face-to-face delivery of a range of marketing courses in subjects including research, management, and principles. Candidates may also be asked to cover subjects including sales and global marketing depending on interest, experience, and departmental needs.
This is a one-year appointment. The appointment starts in August 2024.
To learn more about the Department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/marketing/ .
Qualifications:
• Successful candidates will have earned a Ph.D. in marketing or be nearing completion of the Ph.D.
• Professional experience in marketing will be considered a plus.
• Evidence of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the university level is highly desired.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024) (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/) .
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants need to complete the online application process, including providing a cover letter and resume/CV.
If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact the program lead, Dr. Chip Miller (e: chip.miller@drake.edu).
Questions about the online application process or working at Drake University can be directed to jobs@drake.edu.
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.