Sales Center Director and Instructor (Open Rank) of Marketing

9-month, full-time non-tenure track appointment with benefits at the Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor rank. Eligible for 1 month of summer support. Anticipated start date: January 2027.

About the Role

The Director of the Sales Center provides strategic leadership, defines vision and priorities, and elevates the Center’s academic, professional, and regional impact within the College of Business and the University. The position includes a 2-course release from an 8-course load for administrative duties as Director of the Sales Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Sales Center, defining vision, priorities, and initiatives.
• 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.
• Design, coordinate, and execute all aspects of course delivery, including syllabus development, lectures, assignments, assessments, student advising, and final grade submission.
• Develop and sustain corporate, alumni, and donor partnerships, securing financial and in-kind support through sponsorships, fundraising events, and relationship cultivation.
• Guide the Sales Center toward national accreditation, including alignment with University Sales Center Alliance standards.
• Oversee student engagement and professional development initiatives, including sales competitions, student organizations, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Represent the Sales Center internally and externally, managing Center events and serving as the primary liaison to industry and community stakeholders.
• Supervise 1 full-time AP employee, the Sales Center Coordinator.

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.
• Ability to coordinate with faculty and contribute to improving course content and delivery.
• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not sponsor a visa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in sales, sales management, or business development.
• Ability to meet and maintain AACSB academic qualification criteria.
• Demonstrated success in outreach activities with alumni, donors, corporations, and organizations.
• Administrative experience managing a program, center, or institute in higher education.
• Teaching experience aligned with rank:
  • Instructor: 0–6 years
  • Senior Instructor: 6–12 years
  • Master Instructor: 12+ years

Pay

Base salary range: $71,000 – $115,000 (9-month academic year appointment). Salary and faculty rank are commensurate with teaching experience:

• Instructor: $71,000 – $77,000 (typically 0–6 years of experience)
• Senior Instructor: $85,000 – $95,000 (typically 6–12 years of experience)
• Master Instructor: $100,000 – $115,000 (typically 12+ years of experience)

Additional compensation for serving as Director:

• Administrative stipend: $20,000 annually
• Summer compensation: 1 month of summer salary (calculated at 1/9 of academic year salary)
• Course release: 2-course reduction per academic year

Benefits

Colorado State University offers a robust benefits package, including health, retirement, and work-life balance programs. Review detailed benefits information here.

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