Instructor/Assistant Professor of Marketing

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Special Instructions to Applicant: Please complete work history on application. Job Summary POSITION: Instructor / Assistant Professor of Marketing FOCUS: Business Administration and Marketing DEPARTMENT: School of Professional Studies DATE OPENED: Consideration of applications begins immediately. STARTING DATE: August 2026 General Summary Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. Essential Duties Contribute to students' academic growth and development, which includes all of the following: Teaching: Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning Maintain respect for the student and the student's posture as a learner Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes Present abstract ideas and theories clearly Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes Encourage student to think for themselves Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress Be fair in examinations and grading Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content. Participate in program review and updating requirements Advising students: Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements Help students plan programs of study Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies Schedule and maintain availability for student advising Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field, examples of which may include the following: Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops or performances Produce scholarly and/or creative materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty. Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to individual. Service to the college and community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following: Participate in campus and community presentations Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiatives Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and assigned Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession Secondary Duties Other duties as assigned by Dean About Us PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first and fastest-growing college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in business administration and a minimum of 15 hours of coursework in Marketing or Master’s degree in Marketing. Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree (PhD, DBA, EdD) with a minimum of 15 hours of graduate coursework in Marketing. Compliance Requirements This position is subject to veterans preference. Offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory results of a background check. The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. 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