Instructor

The National Strategic Selling Institute, housed within the Department of Marketing at Kansas State University, invites applications for an instructor to begin in January 2026. Teaching responsibilities include four courses in the Fall and four courses in the Spring, including (but not limited to) Fundamentals of Professional Selling and Sales Force Leadership. A master's degree in business is required. A Ph.D. in Marketing or ABD will be considered. Industry-related sales work experience, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication and collaborative teamwork skills are also required.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for implementing and instructing courses. The instructor will be expected to teach classes in a face-to-face format. This is an onsite/residential position. The instructor's duties will also include mentoring undergraduate students, serving on NSSI, departmental, college, and university committees, and participating in student-related activities. Candidates should be able to develop instructional outcomes and provide a positive learning environment. The candidate must be an effective communicator and instructor, demonstrate strong leadership and management skills with a focus on quality student outcomes, show a commitment to team building and continuous improvement, and possess the ability to work effectively and be extremely collegial with faculty, students, staff, and industry professionals.

The National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI) comprises eight faculty and staff members, serving over 600 sales majors and certificate candidates. The culture of the NSSI and the Department of Marketing is exceptionally collegial and focused on quality student outcomes. The AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration is housed in a state-of-the-art business building featuring modern office space, multimedia classrooms, and a world-class sales lab. The College is accredited by AACSB in both business administration and accounting. To learn more visit: http://www.cba.ksu.edu.

Our goal is to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will prepare students to become successful business professionals in a rapidly evolving and interconnected workplace. The College's comparative advantage derives from a strong, supportive family culture, a talented and well-qualified student population, a faculty committed to high-quality research and teaching, dedicated staff, and strong support from alumni and the business community.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off - vacation, sick and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits.

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the rolling Flint Hills, approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. Manhattan has a population of over 53,000 residents, and student enrollment at KSU is nearly 22,000 students. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, including camping, boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. Mainly due to the university's influence, cultural and sporting events are at a level of frequency and quality unheard of by most cities this size. Furthermore, Manhattan offers affordable housing, robust elementary, middle, and high school programs, and a crime rate that is half the national average. In short, Manhattan offers a variety of urban amenities yet retains the best qualities of a small university town. For more information, visit our website at cba.ksu.edu/nssi.

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in business
• Industry-related sales work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Marketing or ABD will also be considered

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter) explaining why you are interested in this role and how your prior education and experiences prepare you for this role
• Resume / Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications close on August 15, 2025

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.