Assistant Professor of Marketing

The Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join us in August of 2025. We are seeking a dedicated educator with expertise in Marketing, a passion for teaching, applied research, and proven leadership abilities.

The successful candidate will be part of an innovative and supportive community that prioritizes excellence in teaching and active student engagement. As a polytechnic university, we support student learning in alignment with UW-Stout's polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career focused experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field with 18 credits of Marketing related courses and five (5) years of relevant professional experience by employment start date.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Ph.D. in Marketing or related field. 
• Proven ability to effectively teach marketing or related subject to diverse undergraduate audiences, both in-person and online.  
• Experience and/or interest in mentoring undergraduate student applied research/projects. 
• Demonstrated potential for applied scholarship.

Note: A terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, etc.) required for promotion to full professor, unless by special exception process.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

UW-Stout is a teaching-focused campus. Faculty teach in-person, online/distance, and blended modalities, using a variety of instructional technologies. Academic programs have program advisory committees comprised of alumni, employers, faculty, and staff to help inform and sustain relevant curriculum for career-ready graduates.

Responsibilities include teaching, revising, and developing marketing courses to support the Business Administration program, a Marketing minor and general education (Stout Core) requirements. Faculty members are expected to participate in shared governance, curriculum development, recruitment, student academic advisement, scholarly research, program-level assessment of student learning, professional service activities and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. 

Given the rapid pace of change in the business world, UW-Stout encourages and supports active partnerships with industry employers, including summer work experiences and other professional development opportunities, for faculty to remain current in the discipline.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION  

In this position, you will be a valued member of the Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The department houses the Business Administration and Supply Chain Management programs and prepares students for careers in a variety of industries as well as government and non-profits. In addition to the programs housed in the department, faculty contribute to the Stout Core, our general education program, as well as supporting other programs within the School of Management.

The Department of Business is one of eight departments within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management and delivers courses that serve 20 undergraduate majors, including bachelor's degrees in business administration; Fashion and Retail; and Supply Chain Management, The Department of Business currently has 13 full-time faculty members.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, January 20, 2025 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after January 20, 2025 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs 

Required application materials: 

1. Cover letter (* See below)
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position 
4. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair:  Brian Oenga
Email: oengai@uwstout.edu 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Suzanne Rowan
Email: rowans@uwstout.edu 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW  

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.  
 
UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages--all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us 

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.   The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf  
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu) 

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.  

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.  

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7)

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information 
 

Job Family: Teaching