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Position Details

Proposed Start Date 09/16/2023

Rank E - Instructor Working Title Instructor of Marketing Position Number D91393 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Non-Tenure Track Continuous Fixed Term End Date: Position FTE 1.0 Term of Service 9 month

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

The School is AACSB-accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,400 students. In 2022, Portland State University was ranked #41 by U.S. News and World Report in terms of the “most innovative” universities in the nation. The university is dispersed over 49 acres of greenspace amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty considered to be a model for livability, environmental stewardship, and new urbanism principles. Portland is located within a 90-minute drive of mountains and the Oregon coast.

Position Summary

The School of Business at Portland State University seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track position in Marketing to teach 36 credit hours of sales and/or marketing courses per academic year. Requirements for the position include (1) a Master's degree in a relevant field, (2) recent, demonstrated excellence in teaching, (3) an interest in teaching in both traditional in-person as well as online modes, and (4) knowledge of, and experience with, contemporary sales and marketing strategies and practices. The position will also entail a limited amount of service activities to either the University, the School of Business or Marketing area.

The preferred candidate will be someone who can enhance student learning and skills development by leveraging a successful industry track record and the ability to bring real world experience to the creation of successful sales and marketing strategies. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

The Bachelor of Business: Marketing degree program is one of the five largest majors at PSU, and annually graduates about 200 students. The program prepares students for a broad range of marketing careers including account management, digital marketing, market management, marketing research and analytics, professional selling and strategic market planning.

Primary Activity I - Instructional Minimum Qualifications

(1) a Master's degree in a relevant field, (2) recent, demonstrated excellence in teaching, (3) an interest in teaching in both traditional in- person as well as online modes, and (4) knowledge of, and experience with, contemporary sales and marketing strategies and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will be someone who can enhance student learning and skills development by leveraging a successful industry track record and the ability to bring real world experience to the creation of successful sales and marketing strategies. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. • Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. • Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. • Adheres to all PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Professional Standards of Conduct

At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https: // www. pdx.edu/human- resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $50,265 – 73,187 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https: // www. pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https: // www. pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation- calculator

Application Instructions

Additional Information

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes If you have questions

Please contact Pam Tierney [email protected]

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Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position? No If yes, when must the degree be earned? If necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the succcessful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future? No

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