Instructor of Marketing and Business Administration

Full Time
Portland, OR 97201
Posted
Job description
Position Details

Proposed Start Date
09/16/2023

Rank
E - Instructor

Working Title
Instructor of Marketing and Business Administration

Position Number
D95345

Representation
AU - AAUP

Faculty Type
Non-Tenure Track Continuous

Fixed Term End Date:

Position FTE
1.0

Term of Service
9 month

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The School is AACSB-accredited, has a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and serves over 3,400 students. In 2022, Portland State University was ranked #41 by U.S. News and World Report in terms of the “most innovative” universities in the nation : https://www.pdx.edu/business/

The university is located amidst the cultural and business center of downtown Portland. Portland is a thriving city of natural beauty considered to be a model for livability, environmental stewardship, and new urbanism principles. Portland is located within a 90-minute drive of mountains and the Oregon coast : https://www.pdx.edu/

Position Summary
The School of Business at Portland State University seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track position to teach 36 credit hours of marketing and/or business administration classes per academic year.
Requirements for the position include
(1) a Master’s degree in a relevant field,
(2) recent, demonstrated excellence in teaching,
(3) an interest in teaching in both traditional in-person as well as online modes, and
(4) knowledge of contemporary media, marketing and advertising strategies and practices, including digital technologies.
The position will also entail a limited amount of service activities to either the University, the School of Business or Marketing area.

The preferred candidate will be someone who can enhance student learning and skills development by leveraging a successful industry track record and the ability to bring real world experience to the creation of successful marketing and/or advertising strategies. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

The position is on a 9-month contract (September to June), and starts on 9/16/2023. There may be the option to teach summer classes out of load if demand exists. Compensation includes a generous benefits package described at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview.

The Bachelor of Business: Marketing degree program is one of the five largest majors at PSU, and annually graduates about 200 students. The program prepares students for a broad range of marketing careers including account management, digital marketing, market management, marketing research and analytics, professional selling and strategic market planning. The Bachelor of Business: Advertising Management degree program at PSU annually graduates about 75 students, many of whom pursue careers in account management, media strategy and account planning/strategy. The program partners with the Communication department and the Graphic Design program to offer minors in advertising management.

Please review Article 18 Section 2 of the AAUP collective bargaining agreement for information about non-tenure track continuous appointments : https://www.pdx.edu/academic-affairs/sites/g/files/znldhr2396/files/2021-07/ AAUP %20CBA%202021-2024%20FINAL%202021%2006Jun11%20%283%29.pdf


Primary Activity
I - Instructional

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Recent, demonstrated excellence in teaching.
  • An interest in teaching in both traditional in-person as well as online modes.
  • Knowledge of contemporary media, marketing and advertising strategies and practices, including digital technologies.

Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will be someone who can enhance student learning and skills development by leveraging a successful industry track record and the ability to bring real world experience to the creation of successful marketing and/or advertising strategies. In addition, the School seeks candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Key Cultural Competencies
  • Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
  • Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
  • Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Professional Standards of Conduct
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary for this position will be negotiable and dependent upon factors such as the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Application Instructions

Additional Information

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?
No

Background Check Required
Yes

If you have questions
Please email Pam Tierney tierneyp@pdx.edu

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