Tim Burkink

Marketing, Professor

Office: WSTC W269 | Phone: (308) 865-8246 | Email: burkinktj@unk.edu

Bio

Tim Burkink joined the UNK marketing faculty in 2001 after serving three years on the faculty at Arizona State University. He spent 10 years as the Dean of the College of Business & Technology (CBT) before becoming UNK’s Senior International Officer and Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs. He also has eight years of industry experience. Memberships include the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA). Tim has published numerous articles in national and international journals, presented his research at national and international conferences, worked as an active marketing consultant, and been associated with several federally funded grants. Research interests include consumer and supply chain management issues related to food consumption and marketing as well as rural economic development. His professional service includes reviewing journal articles for the Journal of Macromarketing and the Center for Great Plains Studies and being a peer review team member for the Association to Advance Colligate School of Business (AACSB).

Education

Ph.D., Marketing, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

M.B.A., Marketing, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

B.S., Business Administration, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Areas of expertise and research

Consumer and supply chain management issues related to food consumption

Supply chain management related to food marketing

Rural economic development

What do you consider the most important thing on your curriculum vitae?

I first learned about business from a young age, working in the family grocery store in Scribner, Nebraska, where my dad taught the importance of serving customers and having a strong work ethic. Working in Lee’s Market is still the most impactful experience on my vitae. 

How can I do well in your class?

Students will do well in my classes if they pay attention to the basics – show up, engage in the learning process, and be responsible for deliverables. I try to create a hands-on, experiential learning environment and work to ensure students understand expectations. 