Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join Boise State University’s Department of Marketing as Lecturer and Dykman Family Fellow of Professional Sales. The College of Business and Economics (COBE) at Boise State University established the Dykman Family Fellow of Professional Sales to advance and inspire education in professional sales. The Fellow will contribute to the mission of Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics and the Department of Marketing by leading and implementing an effort to develop curriculum and teach courses in the Professional Sales Program. The Fellow’s work will reflect the rapidly evolving environment of business and sales education.
Boise State’s Professional Sales Program will include an academic certificate and a major in professional sales. The Fellow will work with the Director of Professional Sales and Marketing Department faculty to develop vibrant curricular and co-curricular sales learning opportunities and industry engagements. They will commit to designing, developing, and delivering one of the top professional sales programs in the Western United States.
The Fellow will have professional sales experience in industry with a solid foundation in sales theory and a track record of excellent teaching. The fellow will have an MBA or other relevant master’s degree. They will have substantial experience in course and program development or a willingness to engage with top professional sales programs and leverage resources as needed, such as the Boise State University Center for Teaching and Learning to design courses and curricula.
The fellow will be hired and evaluated primarily based on their teaching effectiveness. They must be actively engaged in the industry at the time of hire to qualify as an “Instructional Practitioner” per AACSB accreditation standards and sustain this engagement throughout their employment. This is a non-tenure track position. The Fellow will teach four, three-credit sales or marketing classes each semester. The Fellow will receive annual professional development funding.
Reporting
The Fellow will provide an annual report to the Chair of the Department of Marketing, Dean of the College of Business and Economics, and Provost that details their engagements, accomplishments, and contributions to the Professional Sales Program. Leadership will use the report and other corroborating evidence to ensure that the Fellow meets the goals and responsibilities of the position at a level that merits retention of the Fellowship.
Department Overview:
Boise State's Marketing Department currently offers Marketing Major (BBA) and Minor programs of study. Students majoring in marketing may choose emphasis areas in Brand and Product Marketing or Marketing Communications. Marketing courses, on average, enroll 34 students per course. Approximately 105 students per year graduate with a Marketing Major.
Our department stands out as a vibrant and supportive academic community. Joining our department means joining a dedicated faculty team that encourages experiential learning and student mentorship, publishes innovative research, and fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment. As a member of our department, you will have opportunities to engage in industry partnerships that connect your expertise to real-world challenges in ways that create lasting impacts in academia and beyond.
About the College of Business and Economics
The Boise State University College of Business and Economics is one of 3% of business schools globally accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting. Our mission is to inspire purpose, grow people, create knowledge and power innovation. It is a growing college that serves approximately 4000 undergraduate and 500 graduate business students annually. It is dedicated to quality teaching and learning and offers 14 bachelor's degrees and 11 master’s degree programs. The College of Business and Economics graduate programs are highly ranked by U.S. News and Fortune Magazine. Beyond the classroom, the college supports undergraduate learning through an advising center devoted to its students, an innovative internal career services office, the Thompson Family Writing Center, and student organizations and competitions.
The College of Business and Economics creates knowledge through high-quality research with faculty publishing in leading journals in their disciplines as well as serving as editors and reviewers. In addition to powering innovation through faculty and student research and entrepreneurship activities, the college hosts the outward-facing Small Business Development Center Network and TechHelp. These organizations are dedicated to business innovation and economic development in Idaho.
The college’s academic units are housed in the Micron Business and Economics Building, a world-class facility with state-of-the-art classrooms and offices, a Bloomberg-equipped trading room, faculty collaboration spaces, the Imagination Lab, a student commons, and a cafe. The building is a short distance from the beautiful Boise River. It is both geothermal and solar-assisted. This environment stimulates collaboration and creativity.
About Boise State:
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
- Professional business experience in sales
- Master’s degree or higher in business or related field required.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching in Professional Sales.
- Demonstrated record of service assisting with a professional sales program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching/advising students in professional sales
Required Application Materials
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your teaching experience and professional, experience in the field of Professional Sales
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Statement of teaching philosophy
Application Closing Date
The position will remain open until filled, with review beginning Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.
For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Leslie Koppenhafer (LeslieKoppenhafer@boisestate.edu).
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive for comparable schools.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):