Lecturer

EKU Careers; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a dynamic Lecturer to lead our University Sales Team and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sales and marketing. A master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales from an AACSB-accredited institution is required, and must be awarded by appointment time.

The role includes teaching, coaching, AI-driven strategies, and travel to support competitions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, marketing, or sales from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Master’s degree must be awarded at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach the University Sales Team to compete at the highest levels in sales competitions.
• Teach required, elective, and special topics courses in sales and marketing, including Professional Selling, Advanced Sales, Sales Management, and Business Development.
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance teaching, coaching, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
• Maintain practical knowledge of CRM systems to integrate hands-on sales training.
• Utilize effective teaching methods and modalities to meet student needs.
• Demonstrate ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area.
• Keep up to date with field and curricular areas by reading and attending conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

AI in teaching

CRM familiarity

Travel for competitions

Communication

Innovative teaching

Education

Master's degree in business/marketing/sales (AACSB)

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Title: Lecturer

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 22R000 - College of Business

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Jim Blair

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Berman Center for Professional Sales at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a dynamic, innovative Lecturer to lead our University Sales Team and teach engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in sales and marketing. Applicants should hold a masters degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales from an AACSB International accredited institution. Applicants must have their masters degree awarded (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2026.

This role combines teaching in a workload consistent with the needs and priorities of the institution, coaching, AI-driven strategies, and real-world sales experience to prepare students for success in regional, national, and global competitions. Travel is required to support competitions, events, and professional development initiatives. The candidate will work in close coordination with Executive Director of the Center. Service to the department, college, and university is also required.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: An earned master’s degree in a business, marketing, or sales related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate sales courses.


• Demonstrated ability or interest in coaching individual students and teams for sales competitions.


• Proficiency with AI tools for professional sales, teaching, and content creation.


• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent).


• Willingness and ability to travel for competitions, events, and professional development opportunities.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate students.


• Commitment to creating an innovative learning environment.


• Track record of integrating experiential learning, technology, and real-world sales applications into the curriculum.

Job Duties

• 10% - Lead, mentor, and coach the University Sales Team to compete at the highest levels in sales competitions. - (Essential)


• 40% - Teach required, elective, and special topics courses in sales and marketing, including Professional Selling, Advanced Sales, Sales Management, and Business Development. - (Essential)


• 10% - Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance teaching, coaching, and student engagement. - (Essential)


• 10% - Collaborate with students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences. - (Essential)


• 5% - Maintain practical knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot to integrate hands‑on sales training. - (Essential)


• 5% - Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)


• 5% - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area. - (Essential)


• 5% - Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities. - (Essential)


• 10% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.