Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship, Ior in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership Development
About The Position
The Gus Machado College of Business at St. Thomas University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month academic-year Assistant Professor position in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership Development for the 2026–2027 academic year. Candidates with a focus on entrepreneurship and new venture creation, management consulting, or leadership development are encouraged to apply. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, student advising and mentoring, program development, research, and service. Teaching responsibilities include lectures, hands-on laboratory exercises, mentoring students, and supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects. The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary MBA curriculum that uses lab-based and hands-on activities to connect theory with practice, and will engage effectively with industry and government personnel in relevant fields. St. Thomas University is a student-centered Catholic teaching institution dedicated to developing ethical leaders for life. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards baccalaureate, master’s, law, and doctoral degrees.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution by the time of hire in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, or a related area.
- Outstanding academic credentials demonstrating the ability to teach and conduct independent, successful research in relevant fields.
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education.
- Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship, new venture creation, innovation, incubator operations, management consulting, leadership development, or a related area.
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly work.
- Evidence of professional experience in a relevant field.
- Evidence of successful grant procurement related to entrepreneurship, small business creation, incubator operations, community development, or leadership development.
- Experience collaborating with industry on research and working in incubator-type operations.
- College-level teaching, mentoring, and research experience consistent with appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.
- Application packet must include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of interest covering achievements and contributions to teaching, research, and service, contact information for three academic or professional references, and copies of post-secondary degree transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- A particular focus on entrepreneurship and new venture creation, management consulting, or leadership development.
- An established record of research and professional experience in entrepreneurship, new venture creation, innovation, leadership development, or related areas.
- Experience engaging with industry and government personnel in entrepreneurship, small business development, leadership, and community development.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, new venture creation, management consulting, leadership development, and related areas.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Develop programs.
- Conduct research and contribute to scholarly work.
- Provide service to the college and university.
- Deliver lectures and hands-on lab exercises.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects.
- Collaborate and interact effectively with industry and government personnel in entrepreneurship, small business development, leadership, and community development domains.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
