Clinical Lecturer - Entrepreneurship (78951)
About The Position
The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona University invites applications for a Clinical Lecturer position in Entrepreneurship to begin in Fall 2026 as a non-tenure track, long term renewable contractual appointment. The Clinical Lecturer position is a 10-month faculty position that includes teaching 24 credits each academic year (fall and spring semesters), service to the Hynes Institute and the university, and requires a commitment to ongoing professional engagement. Iona University and the Hynes Institute emphasize teaching excellence. Expected teaching responsibilities include various course offerings at the Hynes Institute, especially: Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Business Modeling, and capstone courses. In addition to the responsibilities of a Clinical Lecturer noted above, the position includes serving as the GaelVentures Summer Incubator Manager. The responsibilities include the planning, recruitment, and day to day operations of the in person 6 week summer incubator program at GaelVentures (748 North Ave), starting (preferably) in summer 2026. The summer incubator program ordinarily runs from the beginning of June to mid-July (Mo through Thu; 9 AM to 5 PM). Compensation for the incubator manager role includes a $15,000 summer stipend in addition to the Clinical Lecturer salary. The stipend is subject to annual review and renewal based on funding availability and demonstrated program success.
Requirements
- MBA/MS from an accredited institution
- At least five years of professional experience in starting and/or operating a business or non-profit organization
- Experience in leading people, programs, or organizational units in an entrepreneurial or innovation-driven environment, with responsibility for mentoring, staff development, or team leadership
- Demonstrate teaching excellence at the collegiate level
- Evidence that the candidate can meet and sustain the college's AACSB faculty qualification requirements for Instructional Practitioner status at a minimum
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating or working with business incubation and/or start-up support programs/organizations
- Successful track record of securing external funding to support their business or organization
Responsibilities
- Teaching 24 credits each academic year (fall and spring semesters)
- Service to the Hynes Institute and the university
- Commitment to ongoing professional engagement
- Serving as the GaelVentures Summer Incubator Manager
- Planning, recruitment, and day-to-day operations of the in-person 6-week summer incubator program at GaelVentures
- Teaching Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Business Modeling, and capstone courses
Benefits
- 10-month faculty position
- $15,000 summer stipend for Summer Incubator Manager role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
