Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
About The Position
This position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and management. The role includes curriculum development and assessment, creating experiential learning opportunities through partnerships with internal staff and external stakeholders, and advising students. Collaboration with faculty across disciplines to integrate entrepreneurship into various programs (health professions, biotechnology, marine sciences, sustainability) is key. The position also focuses on developing programs to enhance student competencies in innovation, business development, and leadership, expanding entrepreneurship programming through business centers, and building community and industry partnerships. Responsibilities also include assessment, accreditation, continuous improvement, and departmental/college service.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Business, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated teaching, training, mentoring, or professional experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, venture development, business management, or a related field.
- Ability to teach foundational and advanced entrepreneurship-related coursework.
- Experience building partnerships with industry, nonprofit, governmental, startup, or entrepreneurial organizations.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, or equivalent) in Entrepreneurship, Business, or a related field.
- Professional experience involving startups, venture development, innovation management, consulting, or entrepreneurial leadership.
- Experience integrating experiential learning into academic programs.
- Experience supporting student internships, career readiness, and employer partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 4-4 course load of undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, business, management, and related disciplines.
- Develop, revise, and assess entrepreneurship curriculum to ensure alignment with industry trends, workforce needs, and program goals.
- Partner with Entrepreneur-in-Residence staff and external stakeholders to create experiential learning opportunities, including consulting projects, venture development activities, competitions, internships, and startup initiatives.
- Advise and mentor students pursuing entrepreneurial, innovation, and venture development opportunities.
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate entrepreneurship into programs supporting health professions, biotechnology, marine sciences, sustainability, and related fields.
- Develop and support programs that strengthen student competencies in innovation, opportunity recognition, business development, entrepreneurial leadership, and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with College of Business centers to expand entrepreneurship programming, student engagement, and community impact.
- Establish and maintain partnerships and engagement with entrepreneurs, businesses, investors, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to support student learning and workforce development.
- Participate in assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities for entrepreneurship programs and courses.
- Contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
