Part-time Assistant Professor of Business Analytics (Entrepreneurship)

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analytics Program at DePauw University invites applications for a part-time position at the rank of part-time Assistant Professor for the spring 2026 term which runs from late January through late May 2026. Ph.D. (completed by December 2025) in Business Analytics, Data Analytics / Data Science, Economics (Applied Microeconomics / Quantitative Methods) is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of part-time Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, along with evidence of effective and inclusive teaching, is essential. The Business Analytics program specifically seeks candidates to teach one in-person section of ENT350 - New Venture Creation (Entrepreneurship). Candidates should have direct experience with new venture creation, fundraising, and the startup ecosystem. Teaching will focus on experiential learning, mentoring student teams, and guiding them through market validation, business model design, startup finance, and pitching. Practical engagement with investors, incubators, or accelerators is highly desirable. DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating approximately 1,850 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. The University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a School of Business and Leadership, and a Creative School, which enriches the community by providing a rich set of music performances and other artistic offerings. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge that prepares students for lifelong success and fulfills its mission to develop leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University.

Requirements

Ph.D. (completed by December 2025) in Business Analytics, Data Analytics / Data Science, Economics (Applied Microeconomics / Quantitative Methods) is preferred
ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of part-time Instructor
A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting
Evidence of effective and inclusive teaching
Direct experience with new venture creation, fundraising, and the startup ecosystem

Nice To Haves

Practical engagement with investors, incubators, or accelerators is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Teaching one in-person section of ENT350 - New Venture Creation (Entrepreneurship)
Experiential learning
Mentoring student teams
Guiding students through market validation, business model design, startup finance, and pitching

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University
Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents
Tuition Remission and Exchange, as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits
retirement savings plan
employee discounts
access to University resources
Cigna Employee Assistance benefit is available to all employees and their households
Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
Indoor Tennis and Track Center
University Libraries
Peeler art galleries
Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
Ubben lecture series
Free athletic events
Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
Employee discounted meal plan
Free parking
Nature park, including walking and biking trails
Personal duplicating and printing discounts