Sales Center Director and Instructor (Open Rank) of Marketing

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

1d • $71,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Marketing in the College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for a 9-month appointment as Director of the Sales Center and Instructor of Marketing. This is a full-time 9-month non-tenure track appointment with benefits at the Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor rank. This position is eligible for 1 month summer support. The teaching load for this position is six courses, to be determined by the Department chair, which includes a 2 course release for administrative duties as Director of the Sales Center. The anticipated start date for this position 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

Benefits

• Full-time 9-month non-tenure track appointment with benefits
• 1 month summer support
• Additional $20,000 annually for serving as Director.
• 1 month of summer salary, calculated at 1/9 academic year appointment salary for serving as Director.
• A 2-course reduction (from an 8 course load) per academic year to allow for dedicated director duties.
• Robust benefits package
• Collaborative atmosphere
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level