Clinical Professor, Entrepreneurship

University of St Thomas•St. Paul, MN

13d•$92,000 - $103,000

About The Position

The Entrepreneurship Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable clinical faculty position. The starting date for this position will be August 2026. Clinical faculty are vital members of our program and impact our students in many ways both in and out of the classroom. Individuals in this role also contribute significantly to program development and building our brand in the business community, and are offered the opportunity for promotion in rank and compensation. Our Entrepreneurship Department prides itself on delivering a world-class student experience, and we are seeking candidates who demonstrate exceptional teaching/mentorship ability, a desire to engage in service activities that are student-centric, and the ability to connect our students to start-up and/or small business opportunities. About the Entrepreneurship Program The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship was recently ranked #11 by the Princeton Review for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs nationwide and #1 in Minnesota. The Schulze School is host to a number of student competitions that includes the largest undergraduate pitch competition in the U.S. (e-Fest), an accelerator partnership with Gener8tor for current St. Thomas students and alumni, a four-year, full-tuition scholarship program for select incoming students majoring in entrepreneurship, a variety of programs that engage the start-up and small business community in the Twin Cities, and many other initiatives on and off campus. The Entrepreneurship Department is housed in the Opus College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The College offers an undergraduate Entrepreneurship major, which is among the ten largest majors on campus, an undergraduate Entrepreneurship minor, and several graduate-level entrepreneurship courses. About the University of St. Thomas The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the U.S.’s top 25 metro areas. Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented people. A recent study found that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew 11% from 2010 – 2020. Census data also show that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. More information about the University of St. Thomas and Opus College of Business can be found on the St. Thomas website . To learn more about life as a faculty member, please visit life as a faculty member.

Requirements

Ph.D., Ed.D., or alternatively MBA, Master’s degree, U.S. or foreign equivalent, in Entrepreneurship or a closely-related field
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
The ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship
Experience starting, running, mentoring, and/or consulting with start-ups or small businesses

Nice To Haves

10+ years of start-up and/or small business management experience
Experience with new venture and/or small business finance
Record of excellence in teaching entrepreneurship in higher education

Responsibilities

Teaching the equivalent of 6 full-semester sections at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, in a wide range of courses with topics that include opportunity assessment, launching ventures, innovation and design thinking, and entrepreneurial finance depending on the candidate’s experience.
Engaging in service that includes activities such as advising Entrepreneurship majors, mentoring students in various competitions, and other college-related and university-related service.
Staying professionally active by engaging in a portfolio of professional activities.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents upon eligibility.
A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision options.
Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

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