Marketing Lecturer

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

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The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville

• Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Job Summary

Primary purpose

The faculty member, in this 10-month non-tenure-track position, will teach courses primarily in Marketing Principles and other core courses and electives as needed, including Sales, Sports Marketing, Marketing Research, and Consumer Behavior. The Department of Management, Marketing, and Logistics offers academic programs of study including Management and Marketing with concentrations in Logistics, Human Resource Management, and Sales. The Department also offers a nationally ranked graduate program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and our faculty contribute to the highly successful Georgia

WebMBA program.

The faculty employee is expected to have:

1. understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.

2. strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience.

3. a developing research agenda.

This position carries a non tenure track status.

Responsibilities

Faculty

• Teaching/Instructing

• 80

Teaching Responsibilities: Advertising, Sales, Retailing, Social Media, Sports Marketing, along with Principles of Marketing and other core and elective courses as needed.

Conduct regular course meetings and instruction.

Other teaching responsibilities as assigned.

Faculty

• Professional Development

• 15

Academic Achievement Professional Development:

Current work in circulation or in progress. Grants received or applied for.

Membership and participation in professional organizations.

Other professional service or development activities.

Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty

• Service to Institution

• 5

Service to the Institution:

Committee memberships and offices. Programs directed and advised.

Participation in special programs or projects.

Other service to the department, college and university.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Masters Degree and 18 graduate credit hours within the teaching discipline are required that meet SCACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)

Other Required Qualifications

Demonstrable understanding of Georgia College & State University's mission and enthusiasm for working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.

Ability to work collegiality with others in service to the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Hiring preference will be given to faculty who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College's mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Terminal degree in Marketing or related fields.

Preferred Experience

Successful Higher Education teaching experience at the undergraduate level within the candidate's area of specialization including Strategic Marketing, Sales, Sports Marketing, and other core marketing courses; experience teaching at the graduate level would be considered.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Transcripts

• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices and theories related to the academic discipline.

Ability to work collegiality with others in service to the University and support the advancement of the department, college and University.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of current philosophies, practices and theories related to the academic discipline of Marketing.

SKILLS

Skilled in conveying current philosophies, practices and theories related to the academic discipline of Marketing.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

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Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check

• Education Verification