Job: Grand Valley State University
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Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a selective university with some 23,000+ full time undergrads/grad students and 3000 College of Business students, is recruiting for two positions in the Dept of Marketing for Fall of 2009 per attached official job description. There is a possibility, depending on candidates, that one of these two positions could be filled with a Marketing/Logistics person that would have a Logistics focus and teach some Marketing and some Logistics. The Department currently has an Emphasis in Logistics within the Marketing Major with 70 students that is three years old and growing. Current regularly scheduled courses include Logistics, Transportation, International Logistics, and Retailing. The College also has a separate Management Major with an Operations Emphasis with 6 courses. The College is in the process of seeking expected 2008 approval for a new SCM Major that will combine these programs. See the SCM/Logistics/Operations web page at www.gvsu.edu/scblogistics for info on programs. Grand Rapids and western Michigan are home to a large number of employers with major logistics operations, interest in relationships with faculty, and a need for logistics students. Interested candidates should apply as specified in the official position notice (below) which is the sole document governing this position and application procedures. Interested candidates should also consider attending the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø summer meetings where the search committee will be interviewing.
Dr. John C. Taylor
Associate Professor of Logistics
Department of Marketing
Seidman College of Business
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: TWO ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS OF MARKETING – FALL 2009
Qualifications: Applicants are required to have earned a Ph.D. or DBA in Marketing from an AACSB accredited institution (by August 2009), and be interested in teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates must have experience or strong interest in teaching principles of marketing and one or more of the following: research, international, creativity, ethics, retailing, or logistics. Candidates must have a record of excellence in teaching, and a strong personal research stream for publication output or potential for research productivity. As one of the "most wired" campuses in the U.S, preference will be given to those who demonstrate experience using emerging technologies, have significant business experience, a willingness to integrate contemporary business practices and regional businesses in curriculum offerings, and enhance the department’s chosen areas of excellence. The atmosphere at the Seidman College of Business is highly collegial, with many opportunities for professional growth. Grand Rapids, the second-largest city in Michigan, offers many cultural and leisure activities. The University and Seidman offer an excellent benefits package.
Responsibilities: The Marketing Department, Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University, is the fastest growing university in Michigan with over 23,000 students. The selected candidate will be expected to teach nine credit hours each semester. The atmosphere at the Seidman College of Business is highly collegial, with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. The Grand Rapids community is a vibrant, exciting area, with significant leisure time activities available.
Salary: Competitive
Department/Division: Department Of Marketing/Seidman College Of Business
How To Apply: Applicants must apply online at Include a letter of application and a resume. The online system will allow you to attach these electronically. Send three letters of reference, the most current year of teaching evaluations (and any other pertinent evidence of teaching excellence), and an example of a recently published article or dissertation chapter to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Douglas R. Robideaux (robidead@gvsu.edu) at 405C DeVos Center, Marketing Department, 401 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI., 49504. A member of the search committee will begin interviewing candidates at the ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø’s August meeting in San Diego. The University especially encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Deadline Date For Filing Applications: A review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled. Positions contingent on funding.
Allendale, Michigan 49401 (616) 331-5000
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
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