Director of the Center of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development

Idaho State University•Pocatello, ID

13d•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) in the Department of Marketing and Management. This is a nine-month, on-campus faculty position in Pocatello, Idaho, beginning August 2027, with opportunity for advancement. The position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship; candidates with valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. The role combines teaching, entrepreneurship programming, student advising, and service to the department, College, and University. Teaching is primarily in introduction to business and entrepreneurship, the senior Entrepreneurial Solutions pitch course, and business planning, with other Management classes as needed at undergraduate and graduate levels. The director will oversee and develop entrepreneurship events and competitions, collaborate with external stakeholders, and support entrepreneurship programs. The College of Business is AACSB-accredited.

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.

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 interest in supply chain management/operations management or healthcare management.

Responsibilities

Teach Management classes as needed at undergraduate and graduate levels, primarily in introduction to business/entrepreneurship, the senior Entrepreneurial Solutions 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 other 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 service to the department and to the advancement of the College and University.