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Non-Tenure Track, Sales

Villanova University

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Posting Number: 20231098F
Position Title: Non-Tenure Track, Sales
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 222-Marketing
Position Summary: The Department of Marketing & Business Law in the Villanova School of Business at Villanova University invites applications for the inaugural James F. Kelly VSB ’55 endowed Professor of Sales Practice. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position in professional sales with a start date in August 2024. Appointment will be for an initial three-year term, renewable based on performance, Finalists will be invited to interview on campus.
We seek candidates with demonstrated exemplary teaching of sales courses at the college level. Capability to support the marketing curriculum teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels based on department needs is also expected. The teaching load is four courses per semester. Support for teaching and professional development is available.
This position will lead professional sales initiatives within the department and across the Villanova School of Business. Responsible for oversight of competitive sales teams, organizing student trainings or networking opportunities, developing corporate relationships, and developing new curriculum in conjunction with department leadership. This position will also advise the existing Professional Selling student society. Some travel required.
Founded in 1922, Villanova School of Business is known for academic rigor; creativity and innovation; a firm grounding in ethics; and an applied education that prepares students to become outstanding leaders and global citizens within the ever-changing, complex, and fast-paced world of business. The school includes approximately 1,700 undergraduate students. In addition to the undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Accounting, the school offers a traditional and online MBA, Executive MBA, and a variety of Masters’ programs. Villanova School of Business is regularly recognized as one of the top undergraduate and graduate programs in the U.S.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for teaching sales courses as assigned.
  • Capability to support the marketing curriculum teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels based on department needs is also expected.
  • Lead professional sales initiatives within the department and across the Villanova School of Business.
  • Responsible for oversight of competitive sales teams, organizing student trainings or networking opportunities, and developing new curriculum in conjunction with department leadership.
  • This position will also advise the Professional Selling student society.
  • Service is commensurate with rank.
  • Some travel required.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Masters degree in a marketing or marketing-related field or an MBA by August 2024. Demonstrated exemplary teaching of sales courses at the college level.
Preferred Qualifications: We seek candidates with demonstrated exemplary teaching of sales courses. Capability to support the marketing curriculum teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels based on department needs is also expected. Strong leadership and ability to lead curriculum initiatives and student opportunities. Someone that can work with other faculty and contribute to a collegial environment.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants: For full consideration for the position, complete applications must be submitted via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.
Applications will begin to be reviewed starting February 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
All initial applications are to include:
• Application letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three (3) references
• Teaching scores or other examples of teaching excellence in sales courses.
Applicants may upload available letters of reference to the Letters of Reference section of the application.
For finalists, official transcripts will be required.
To mail hard copy of transcripts, please send to:
Faculty Search Committee – Sales
Department of Marketing & Business Law
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
3014 Bartley Hall
Villanova, PA 19085
For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or [email protected].
Application-related questions may be sent to Dr. Matthew Sarkees, Chair, Department of Marketing & Business Law ([email protected]).
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