The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is pleased to announce the creation of the endowed Baker Professor of Sales. This inaugural position will oversee The Citadel Sales Program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels using traditional and online delivery methods, and publish research in appropriate venues. There is tremendous excitement about professional selling in the student body. The Marketing & Business Development major was launched in 2020 and has quickly become the largest major in the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business.
The Citadel is ranked the #1 Public College in the South, offering up to a master’s degree for twelve consecutive years, and one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South by U.S. News and World Report. We have innovative new academic programs and a new business building, Bastin Hall, that opened in Spring 2021. Our growth has created new faculty openings for individuals who want to join an established, collegial team dedicated to producing principled leaders in all walks of life. The ideal candidate will contribute to course offerings in marketing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School is AACSB-accredited and offers a traditional residential undergraduate program to South Carolina Corps of Cadets members in a military college setting. In addition, we offer two non-residential programs for other students: an evening/online undergraduate degree completion program and an online MBA program.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent university with the preparation to teach courses in the discipline as well as to develop new classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to use or the motivation to learn technologies relevant to online teaching is required. All candidates should also be able to show effective past teaching experience, demonstrate research potential, and engage in appropriate service activities. Candidates should have a record of achievement to warrant an appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Online teaching experience is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in the following areas: Professional Selling, Advanced Sales, Negotiation, and/or Marketing Research. In addition, experience in coaching sales (student or executive level) and/or training on Salesforce is preferred. Relevant professional selling experience in industry or other organizational contexts is preferred.
Additional Comments:
The initial screening of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Motivated candidates should email the search chair if they cannot meet the initial screening deadline (Kirsten Passyn: kpassyn@citadel.edu). The position is expected to begin in August of 2025. The successful candidate may be able to live in campus housing if desired.
The Citadel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals based on age, color, race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or veteran's status in its employment practices.
The Citadel has a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Interested applicants should utilize the official online application website and please upload supporting documents to include:
Letter of interest addressing the qualifications listed above
- A curriculum vita
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
To learn more about The Citadel, located in historic Charleston, SC, and the Baker School of Business visit our website at http://www.citadel.edu/root/csb.
About The Citadel College
The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and a heritage of excellence in education, emphasizing leadership development. It has been ranked for eleven consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 Public College in the South offering up to a master’s degree. It is also named as one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South.
The Citadel provides a unique, residential undergraduate experience in a military-college setting. There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. From the Corps of Cadets, one out of three graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors and 57 Minors. The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students, including MBA students, attend programs in the nonresidential Citadel Graduate College.
With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River near downtown Charleston, you will be close to great restaurants and shopping, and much more.
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Tuition Exchange Program
- State Retirement Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
