University of Minnesota Duluth, Labovitz School of Business & Economics
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
(on-site)
Salary
$85,000.00 - $90,000.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Teaching Assistant Professor
Teaching Assistant Professor
Description
University of Minnesota Duluth Labovitz School of Business and Economics Department of Marketing Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track, 9-Month, Term Position in Marketing (http://employment.umn.edu/)
JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant Professor, if the candidate has a Ph.D.; Instructor otherwise APPOINTMENT START DATE: Appointment begins August 24, 2026; classes begin August 31, 2026 APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: Review of complete applications will begin on March 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-Time, 9-month, non-tenure track, term position in the Department of Marketing in the area of Marketing. SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $90,000
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track term faculty position in the area of Marketing at the Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026. The individual hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching and service. The individual will contribute to the department’s mission by teaching undergraduate core and elective courses in Marketing. Courses may include, but are not limited to Marketing Research, Sales Analytics, International Marketing, and Principles of Marketing. The teaching load is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Regents and the faculty union (UEA) and is currently seven sections (21 credits) per academic year. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individual will also be responsible for advising undergraduate students and working with a student organization, and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations. Though no research expectations are associated with this position, funding may be available for those interested in conducting scholarly research. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person, in the life of the school.
ABOUT LSBE:
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school’s programs. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of Business and Economic Research activities. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found on LSBE’s website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu.
Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required/Essential:
1. Applicants must have a Master’s degree (MBA or another equivalent graduate degree, including ABD status) with a curricular emphasis in marketing, or closely related fields such as analytics from a major accredited national or international university.
2. If the applicant has a Master’s degree and is not ABD or Ph.D., they must have relevant and significant work experience (3+ years) in Marketing or related fields that demonstrates active involvement in their discipline since the time of the Master’s degree completion.
3. Effective communication skills working with students, peers, and leadership.
4. Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor or teaching assistant. Significant experience in either training or public speaking within an organizational setting can substitute for teaching experience.
5. Eligibility to teach in the school's accredited programs is met by achieving the minimum conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)] as defined by LSBE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xzst0h8znKX03xWNkkkwYitbmmZR09xF/view?usp=sharing
Preferred:
1. Five or more years of high level and relevant corporate work experience in marketing or analytics and/or evidence of excellence in teaching in Marketing and/or analytics courses at the college level.
2. Active engagement with the business community.
3. Demonstrated ability to fulfill service and support responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations.
4. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom and a track record of incorporating current methods and technologies including experiential learning. This position will remain open until filled.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, go to https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/372188 and follow the HOW TO APPLY instructions. Required documents must be uploaded as PDF(not Microsoft Word) formatted attachments in the employment system to fully complete an application. Incomplete applications with missing required documents (i.e., 1, 2, and 3) may not be reviewed.
1. Current Resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional attachments after Resume section],
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial is sufficient at this stage),
4. Teaching evaluations completed by students are encouraged when available.
The Screening Committee will begin its review of complete applications on March 9, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Junhua Wang, Chair-Screening Committee Department of Marketing, Labovitz School of Business and Economics 335 LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive Duluth, MN 55812 Phone: 218-726-7757; Fax: 218-726-7516 Email: mktg@d.umn.edu
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Smoking, chewing tobacco and using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds, and University vehicles.
If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.
We welcome and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans to apply.
DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching its employees’ employment experience and supporting the academic mission. The University is an equal opportunity educator and employer and is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide additional information. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school’s programs. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degre...