Assistant Professor of Practice - Marketing

Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Practice - Marketing
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Marketing in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications for a part-time term faculty position to teach MKT 5700X: Go-to-Market & Business Development, and potentially other marketing or business courses. This position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice, and be for the Spring 2027 semester only.
The primary responsibility is to teach MKT 5700: Go-to-Market & Business Development, an applied course focused on how organizations identify market opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies, acquire customers, build business relationships, and create pathways for growth. Depending on departmental and college needs, the successful candidate may also be asked to teach other marketing or business courses consistent with the candidate’s expertise and qualifications.
The successful candidate should be able to teach contemporary approaches to go-to-market strategy and business development, including topics such as market opportunity assessment, value propositions, market entry, customer acquisition, partnerships, and growth strategy. Relevant professional experience and the ability to bring current industry practices, and examples into the classroom are highly desirable. The successful candidate should be able to deliver course materials through online formats.
The position will start in the Spring 2027 semester.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, or a related field
• Must meet the college’s faculty qualification standards for AACSB Accreditation
• Five years of professional experience in business development, strategy, sales, marketing, or a related area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in business development, customer acquisition, sales, commercialization, market entry, channel development, partnerships, or growth strategy
• Experience working across marketing, strategy, or other functions to bring products or services to market
• Experience using contemporary technologies, data, and AI-assisted tools to support market analysis, business development, or go-to-market decision-making
• Experience training, mentoring, supervising, presenting to clients or executives, leading workshops, or otherwise helping others develop business and commercial skills
• Ability to teach additional marketing or business courses based on departmental and college needs

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The Ivy College of Business
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement.
With the largest undergraduate business program in the state of Iowa and nationally ranked graduate programs, the Ivy College of Business is home to over 5000 students with a strong growth trajectory. We pride ourselves on our high ethical standards and our drive to promote an environment where all individuals may succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Each member of our community is committed to the college’s mission to link theory with practice for tomorrow’s business leaders.
The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation.
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/about-ivy/academic-departments/marketing/
Proposed Start Date:
January 1, 2027
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Part time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email hidden] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
October 5, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R20026
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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.