Working/Functional Title

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Position Summary

The Department of Marketing, Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University invites applications for a pool of qualified fixed-term instructors to teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Marketing and/or Master of Science in Marketing Research, with possible course creation or additional support for students and/or research.

There is a current need for the 2020-21 academic year in the Master of Science in Marketing Research program for a part-time instructor to create and teach a three-credit course on data mining and data synthesis. There is also a need for 2020-21 academic year, for a part-time instructor to create and teach a three-credit Ph.D. seminar in structural equations modeling. 

Please note that a position could be part-time or full-time and may vary by semester, depending on the needs of the department.  It is possible that no position will be needed in some semesters. Renewal may be possible based on department teaching needs, funding, and performance. Salary and terms are negotiable depending on experience and rank.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

The position of Assistant Instructor requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university along with significant experience in the desired area of expertise in which we have need for instructors. The position of Instructor requires a master’s degree from an accredited university along with significant experience in the desired area of expertise in which we have need for instructors.  The position of assistant/associate/full professor requires a Ph.D. and significant research productivity in academic journals.

Desired Qualifications

A doctorate degree is preferred, but a Master's degree or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in the desired area of expertise may be considered for a 20-21 part time position and must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Data mining
• Data synthesis
• Marketing research

A doctorate degree is preferred for a 20-21 part time position and candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and/or significant work experience in the following area:

• Structural Equations Modeling

Required Application Materials

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter with area of interest and fit for the position.

Special Instructions

Review of applications is continuous and ongoing. To ensure full consideration for the 2020-21 position needs, applications should be received by May 15, 2020.

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Website

https://broad.msu.edu/marketing

Department Statement

The Marketing Programs at Michigan State University have received numerous accolades in recent years (see http://marketing.broad.msu.edu for some of these rankings). For example, MSU’s Department of Marketing is among the top 15 in the world for research impact, with the full professors ranked #7 worldwide. Our Master’s degree in Marketing Research (MSMR) is ranked #1 and our undergraduate program is ranked 21st in the nation. Our undergraduate program in Sales has won several awards. And, our international marketing/business program, housed in the Department of Marketing, has been among the elite in the world in both education ranking and research impact for some twenty years.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.