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Job Title Lecturer, Thurmond School of Professional Sales and Negotiations(Non-Tenure Track)

Department STROME COLL BUSINESS & PUB ADMIN

Position Number F0107A

Job Description

The Thurmond School of Professional Sales and Negotiations in the Strome College of Business at

Old Dominion University invites applicants for a lecturer level position starting in August 2025.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach interpersonal interactions and negotiations classes for the Thurmond School of Professional Sales and Negotiations. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester. Classes focus on active learning and industry connections. This position will also network with industry professionals and host extracurricular activities, such as hosting sales competitions, sales career fairs, and help with Pi Sigma Epsilon events as the faculty advisor.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Candidates must have a graduate degree from an AACSB -accredited institution in a related field.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

+ A minimum of 2 years of experience educating students in the field of marketing, negotiations, sales, and/or oral communication skills.

+ Teaching experience must include examples of experiential learning, such as facilitating class projects for community stakeholders, hosting sales competitions, and/or coaching role plays.

+ Ability to effectively network and connect with industry professionals and recruiters from a variety of organizations.

+ Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

+ Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

+ Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

+ Willingness and ability to learn from ongoing mentoring and coaching.

Preferred Qualifications

+ A doctoral degree in marketing or a related field from an AACSB -accredited institution, or be ABD and no more than six months from receiving the doctoral degree.

+ Experience with a university center or with community outreach, preferably in a university setting.

+ Experience with university recruiting or career services.

+ Experience working as a professional salesperson, sales manager, or a related field

Conditions of Employment

Position requires the lecturer to be on the main campus.

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 04/28/2025

Application Review Date 06/02/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23072 and attach the following with their online application:

+ A cover letter.

+ A curriculum vitae.

+ A statement of teaching philosophy.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by 06/02/2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Aaron Arndt at 405-924-8175 or by email [email protected]

Telework Friendly No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

The Strome College of Business holds accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ) and one of only 180 institutions to hold an additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accounting programs.

About the Department

The Thurmond School of Negotiation specializes in teaching negotiation, personal selling, and communication skills to students, industry professionals, and the community.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents