Employment Opportunities

Do you want to be a part of building the next generation of business leaders? To be a part of a department that brings theory to practice through experiential learning emphasis in nationally recognized centers and student run business organizations? If so, the Department of Management and Marketing invites you to apply for the Lecturer in Marketing and the Director of the Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling.

The department has nationally recognized centers which sponsor several real-world competitions for students as part of our experiential learning emphasis across the curriculum. Our Talarico Center for Professional Selling trains and sponsors students to compete (and win) sales competitions around the U.S. And, the Crotty Center for Entrepreneurship also brings theory-to-practice through Flyer Pitch – a business plan competition with $150,000 in cash prizes and more than $50,000 of in-kind prizes/services, Flyer Enterprises - one of the largest student-run business organizations in the country, and Flyer Consulting - a student organization providing business consulting to nonprofit institutions. Furthermore, our presence in the local community with the Innovation Hub in downtown Dayton and the Greater West Dayton Incubator supports these immersive programs. Likewise, all our majors require students to complete a challenging hands-on capstone course that involves projects with local/regional firms. Our faculty is active and collegial, and collaboration is encouraged and rewarded. Please visit our website to learn more about the department and School of Business.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, and solving complex business problems. The University is located on a picturesque 388-acre campus comprising over 40 academic, recreational, athletic, and administrative facilities. Visit here here for a virtual tour of our campus!

The Dayton metro area has a population of about 850,000 and is a diverse community with a renewed downtown, a set of historic neighborhoods, and a highly favorable cost of living. Dayton is noted for its long history of innovation and invention and has a vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is also home to corporations such as CareSource, LexisNexis, Reynolds & Reynolds, and to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Dayton metro area is a great place to live.

Expectations for the position include teaching three course sections per semester (Fall/Spring). These may be undergraduate courses in sales or marketing and could vary across semesters in delivery mode (online/in person) and time. Additionally, the individual chosen for this position will be responsible for strategic leadership and program development for the Talarico Center for Professional Selling, as well as day-to-day operations of the Center. Moreover, the successful candidate will be responsible for co-curricular engagement, which involves coaching student sales teams, and advising the University’s Pi Sigma Epsilon co-educational sales fraternity. Further responsibilities include service to the management and marketing department, University, and community, as well as collaborative engagement with colleagues.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

- MBA or related graduate degree (Or, in lieu of a graduate degree, Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field AND at least 15 years of high-level sales experience)
- A proficient understanding of B2B consultative selling, especially in high technology industries.
- Experience in B2B sales, sales education, or sales center operations.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

-Successful experience in one or more of the following:

• engagement with students from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds
• experiential learning initiatives.
• working in or managing a collegiate sales center.
• teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
• in sales education/training
• in corporate sponsorship development and fundraising.
• coaching students for sales competitions.

- Familiarity with digital sales simulation technologies.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Effective oral communication skills
- Effective classroom management skills
- Commitment to the breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition of social justice and a commitment to inclusive excellence and service to the community, university and profession

A complete application consists of:

- a cover letter that describes how they meet each of the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed for this position,
- a current resume/CV
- any evidence of teaching/training effectiveness (such as teaching/training evaluations, peer/external evaluations, or evidence of student learning if available), and

- the names and contact information of three references who will be contacted later in the process.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT, May 31, 2025.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at https://udayton.edu/hr/dual-career-resources.php