Director of the Center of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development

Idaho State University

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University's College of Business seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED), housed in the Department of Marketing and Management. This 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment is based on the Pocatello campus, is not eligible for remote work, and is scheduled to start in August 2027. The position offers opportunity for advancement. The College of Business is AACSB-accredited. The role is not eligible for new visa sponsorship; candidates with valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. The successful candidate will teach Management courses at undergraduate and graduate levels as needed, with primary teaching responsibilities in Introduction to Business/Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Solutions (Senior Pitch course), and business planning. The Director will provide significant, relevant service to the department, oversee pitch competitions, develop entrepreneurship events and competitions, and work with external stakeholders to build and grow entrepreneurship programs. The role also includes academic and career advising and contributing to the advancement of the College and University. Applicants must submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references with current contact information. The position remains open until filled; priority consideration is given to applications received by January 4, 2026. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Offers are conditional on successful completion of a background investigation.

Requirements

At least a master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related field, such as Marketing, from an accredited institution.
Evidence of demonstrated or potential teaching effectiveness in Business Management/Entrepreneurship.
A record of participation in and helping coordinate academic entrepreneurship competitions and initiatives.
Valid U.S. work authorization; the position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship.
Submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references including current contact information.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience teaching Business Management/Entrepreneurship courses.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness in Business Management/Entrepreneurship courses.
Demonstrated effectiveness launching, operating, and/or coordinating entrepreneurship pitch competitions, business creation initiatives, and/or academic and outreach programs that support and develop entrepreneurs or new businesses.
Secondary expertise in supply chain management/operations management or healthcare management.

Responsibilities

Teach Management classes as needed at undergraduate and graduate levels, with primary teaching duties in Introduction to Business/Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Solutions (Senior Pitch course), and business planning.
Oversee pitch competitions for regional high school students, students in the freshman-level Introduction to Business course, and the university-wide senior-level pitch competition.
Create and grow entrepreneurship events and competitions associated with the College of Business.
Work with external stakeholders to build and grow entrepreneurship programs.
Provide academic and career advising to students.
Contribute to the advancement of the College and University.