Assistant Teaching Professor - Entrepreneurship

University of Wisconsin Stout•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Department of Business Administration in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and general business, bringing meaningful professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, or intrapreneurship to connect classroom learning with real-world practice. The role contributes to the University's efforts to develop Northeast Wisconsin's next generation of pragmatic problem solvers and offers opportunities to engage with the university-wide Human Innovation Lab, which focuses on Human Capability, Applied Technology, and Real Problems. The successful candidate will collaborate with students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and organizations across Northeast Wisconsin to develop experiential learning opportunities. The position also contributes to the ongoing development of the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business, AACSB accreditation efforts, and UW-Green Bay’s inclusive teaching mission. The appointee will advise and mentor students and perform intellectual activities, service, and professional engagement consistent with the School’s expectations for an Assistant Teaching Professor. The home campus is Green Bay, though occasional teaching at the Sheboygan Campus may be required. Courses are taught face-to-face and online, in synchronous and asynchronous formats, and course assignments may vary by semester. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Instructional Academic Staff appointment. The anticipated start date is January 5, 2027.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a closely related discipline at the time of application.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
At least three years of relevant professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, venture development, or intrapreneurship.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership.
Willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.
Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and general business, potentially including entrepreneurship, business creation, innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, and entrepreneurial marketing.
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 connecting 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 in AACSB accreditation efforts.
Advise and mentor students.
Enhance UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and maintain an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

Health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250 for an individual and $500 for a family.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance options, AD&D insurance, and accident insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and full vesting after five years of service.
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
Paid leave benefits, including nine legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, and 96–130 hours of sick leave annually.
Paid parental leave.
Eligible employees earn 13–27 days of vacation annually, depending on years of service and employment type.