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Sales Instructor, Department of Marketing (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)

Position Details

Position Information

Working Position Title Sales Instructor, Department of Marketing (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)
Classification Title Instructor
Position Number 00035752
Posting Date 11/10/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time Part-Time
FTE 25%
Position Status Temporary
FLSA Exempt
Job Code 2070
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Marketing
College/Unit College of Business Dean
Division Academic Division
Location BH 128
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.cob.niu.edu/academics/marketing/certificates/prof-sales.shtml

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
The Department of Marketing at the College of Business, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is seeking to create a pool of eligible part-time instructors in the sales area, and to meet its instruction needs from time to time. Earliest start date would be 1/1/2024, and typically will always be at the start of fall or spring semesters. The earliest end date would be 5/15/2024 for the current academic year, and typically will always be at the end of subsequent spring semesters.

Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

With approximately 16,000 students, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. The AACSB-accredited College of Business provides a highly engaged learning experience for approximately 2,000 undergraduates and 900 graduate students and is deeply committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all of our students, staff, and faculty. NIU’s geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O’Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville – a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation.) to satellite campuses in Naperville, Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Chicago as well as to students online.

Please visit https://www.cob.niu.edu/academics/marketing/certificates/prof-sales.shtml to know more about our nationally ranked sales program

Please visit www.niu.edu for more information about the university and https://www.cob.niu.edu/academics/marketing/index.shtml for more information about the Department of Marketing and College of Business.
Position Summary
The part-time instructors in the sales area teach 3-6 credit hours per academic year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The part-time instructors in the sales area develop and teach one or two 3-credit hour sales classes covering topics such as Principles of Sales, Sales Lead, Metrics and Application, Advanced Professional Selling. The classes may run in-person, online or in mixed (hybrid) modes.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • MBA from an AACSB accredited university and at least 5 years of recent sales experience
Additional Requirements
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of teaching experience in the respective areas
Physical Demands Summary
N/A

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date As needed (Typically at the start of fall or spring semesters)
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range See above
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure
Prospective applicants must submit a complete application packet online by visiting https://employment.niu.edu/postings/74907 and submit the following materials:

1) Cover Letter
2) Resume/Vita
3) Statement of Teaching
4) Teaching Evaluation, if any

The search committee will be conducting preliminary virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams.
Special Instructions
N/A
Quick Link to Applicant
Is Background Check Required Yes
EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.
Safety Information
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.

Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

Read the Fire Safety Report. Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Teaching Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Evaluation

Supplemental Questions

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