Assistant Teaching Professor - Entrepreneurship

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Business Administration in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Entrepreneurship. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and general business while contributing to the University's broader efforts to develop Northeast Wisconsin's next generation of pragmatic problem solvers. The position provides an opportunity to engage with the new Human Innovation Lab, a university-wide initiative focused on Human Capability, Applied Technology, and Real Problems, and to connect entrepreneurship education with students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and organizations across Northeast Wisconsin. The Cofrin School of Business seeks an exceptional educator with meaningful professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, or intrapreneurship who can connect classroom learning with real-world entrepreneurial practice. The successful applicant will contribute to a young, growing, forward-looking college and department embedded within Wisconsin’s third largest metropolitan area. The Green Bay community is an affordable and growing city supporting significant collaborative opportunities with the business community. Northeastern Wisconsin’s proximity to the Great Lakes, a National Football League team, and the University’s Division-1 Athletic program provides a foundation for a rich, high quality of life for its residents. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay continues a sustained record of growth, including the newly established Resch School of Engineering, expanding health sciences portfolio, and numerous new academic programs. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a closely related discipline at time of application
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, venture development, or intrapreneurship

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and General Business, which may include entrepreneurship, business creation, innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurial marketing, and related areas based on program needs and the candidate's expertise.
Perform intellectual activities, service, and professional engagement consistent with the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business expectations for an Assistant Teaching Professor.
Collaborate with faculty colleagues, the Human Innovation Lab, entrepreneurs, and regional organizations to develop high-impact experiential learning opportunities that connect students with real problems, entrepreneurial opportunities, and regional professionals.
Contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business and participate fully in AACSB accreditation efforts.
Advise and mentor students.

Benefits

Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Several life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with immediate employer contributions and full vesting after 5 years of service.
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
Paid parental leave.
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
96-130 hours of sick leave annually
13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.