Nebraska

Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Marketing
College of Business
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Practice position starting Fall 2022. The faculty member will be a part of the Department of Marketing. Responsibilities will include 80% teaching (four sections each Fall and Spring semesters, or annual equivalent) and 20% service. For a candidate with a doctorate, responsibilities will be 80% teaching, 10% research, and 10% service. The selected candidate will teach marketing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, the candidate will participate in faculty governance as appropriate, serve on committees, and be involved in various non-class activities with students. This is a non-tenure leading position. Professors of Practice are hired on multi-year contracts that are renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be competitive with Big Ten Universities.

Applicants must either have: (1) a master’s degree in business or marketing, with significant recent corporate experience in marketing, OR (2) a doctoral degree from an AACSB or equivalent accredited university with specialization in Marketing or a related area. Applicants who are currently pursuing the degree would need to complete it by the start of the appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing, including large-lecture and online classes. Additionally, they must be able to meet AACSB’s accreditation criteria for this position.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition F_210209. Click on “Apply for this Job” and complete the form. In addition, candidates must upload 1) a letter of application, 2) a detailed resume that includes information on education, experience, qualifications, teaching experience (including title and levels of courses taught and summary of teaching evaluations), and research publications (if applicable), and 3) a list of three references with complete contact information. All three documents are required before the application can be evaluated. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 10, 2022, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have questions about this position, please email Dr. Ravi Sohi, Chair of the Marketing Department, at ravisohi@unl.edu. For specific questions about the application process, please email Michelle Jacobs at mjacobs1@unl.edu.

The Department of Marketing (https://business.unl.edu/marketing/ has 15 faculty members. It provides a very collegial environment for research and teaching. The Agribusiness Program and the Center for Sales Excellence are also housed in the department, offering resources and opportunities for collaboration with industry partners.

The faculty, students, and staff who comprise the College of Business bring a high level of dedication to providing exceptional education and real-world experiences for our students. We have enjoyed unprecedented growth in students, programs, faculty, and research. As the College continues to build on and further develop its strengths, we have hired more than fifty new faculty members over the last three years. Our new 240,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Howard L. Hawks Hall (fully funded through the generous support of our alumni, business partners, and friends) provides faculty and students with the perfect setting to achieve their goals. Lincoln and nearby Omaha have thriving business communities that engage with the College. The College prides itself on being an open and collaborative community. For more information, visit https://business.unl.edu/

The city of Lincoln, population 290,000, has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest’s most beloved mid-sized cities. It maintains a college-town atmosphere while providing the attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Lincoln offers the exhilaration of a big city and the serenity of the countryside all in one place. It was recently named America’s brightest and most affordable tech hub by Livability and a Smart Gigabit Community by the National Science Foundation-funded nonprofit U.S. Ignite. Accolades also include #4 best state capital to live in by WalletHub; #1 best city for new jobs by Forbes; a #2 highest quality of life ranking by The Huffington Post; and a #4 ranking in Children’s Health magazine’s listing of best places to raise a family. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums, and top college sports teams help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit www.lincoln.org and www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln for more information about Lincoln.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination