Position Available

Assistant Professor of Business Administration
(Marketing)

Position: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Marketing) available August 21, 2006.

Responsibilities: Teach various marketing courses at the undergraduate level; advise students; mentor students in marketing activities and undergraduate research; engage in scholarly activity targeting refereed journals; serve the Division, University, profession, and community.

Requirements:
Minimum:
· A doctorate in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited institution at the time of appointment (ABD considered with doctorate anticipated prior to start)
· Evidence of excellent teaching skills
· Evidence of an active research program
Preferred:
· Educational background in retail or sales management

Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Truman offers an attractive benefits package including life, health, and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and reimbursement for moving expenses.

Program: The Division of Business and Accountancy is fully accredited by AACSB International at the undergraduate level in business and accounting, and at the graduate level in accounting. The division enrolls about 1,000 business and accounting majors. More information about the division can be found at: http://business.truman.edu.

The University: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars with a highly-selective student body, Truman is a residential university focused on providing its 6,000 students with broad liberal arts experiences and depth of study in 45 undergraduate majors and six graduate programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of the educational opportunities it offers students and for its leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement. For the eighth consecutive year, Truman, Missouri’s public liberal arts and sciences university, has been recognized as the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region – Master’s Category by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Kirksville, Truman plays a vital role in the life of a thriving rural community served by commuter air service and Amtrak. More information about Truman State University can be found at: http://www.truman.edu.

Applications: Send a letter of application including a statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and student development. Applications should also include a current curriculum vitae; three recent (2004 or later) letters of recommendation; and all graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies acceptable, official copies of graduate transcripts required prior to hiring) to: Dr. Debra Cartwright, Interim Division Head, Division of Business and Accountancy, Truman State University, 100 East Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501. International applicants also must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US and documentation of degrees if transcripts are not used. Screening of applications will begin August15, 2005 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.

Truman is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer
committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans and Disabilities Act.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.