Sales Center Director and Instructor (Open Rank) of Marketing

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Marketing in the College of Business at Colorado State University is seeking a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track appointment for a Director of the Sales Center and Instructor of Marketing. This position is open-rank and eligible for one month of summer support. The teaching load is six courses, with a two-course release for administrative duties as Director. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business, marketing, sales, or a related field.
Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level or strong potential for success in the classroom.
Experience in fundraising, donor/alumni relations, or building corporate partnerships.
Experience with strategic planning, program development, event management, or leading strategic initiatives in higher education or industry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and collegiality are essential.
Ability to effectively coordinate with other faculty members and contribute to improving the content and delivery of the departmental courses is also required.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Marketing Department will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.

Nice To Haves

Potential for superior teaching, in sales and marketing.
For those applying to Instructor rank: 0–6 years of teaching experience.
For those applying to Senior Instructor rank: 6–12 years of teaching experience.
For those applying to Master Instructor rank: 12+ years of teaching experience.
Professional experience in sales, sales management; or business development.
Ability to meet and maintain AACSB academic qualification criteria.
Demonstrated ability and success in outreach activities with alumni, friends, donors, corporations and organizations.
Administrative experience managing and overseeing a program, center, or institute in higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Sales Center, defining vision, priorities, and initiatives that elevate the Center’s academic, professional, and regional impact within the College of Business and the University.
Deliver undergraduate and graduate instruction in sales and related business disciplines, including courses in the Business minor and potentially MBA programs, through in-person, evening, and online formats to meet College instructional needs.
Design, coordinate, and execute all aspects of course delivery, including syllabus development, lectures, assignments, assessments, student advising, and final grade submission, ensuring consistency across multiple sections and instructors when applicable.
Develop and sustain corporate, alumni, and donor partnerships, securing financial and in-kind support through sponsorships, fundraising events, and relationship cultivation to ensure the Center’s long-term sustainability.
Guide the Sales Center toward national accreditation, including alignment with University Sales Center Alliance standards, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Oversee student engagement and professional development initiatives, including sales competitions, student organizations, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, in collaboration with faculty and external partners.
Represent the Sales Center internally and externally, managing Center events, serving as the primary liaison to industry and community stakeholders, and advancing the Center’s visibility and reputation; perform other related duties as assigned.