Faculty Opening in Entrepreneurship

Taylor University • Upland, IN

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About The Position

Taylor University invites applications and nominations for a distinguished candidate to serve in its Department of Business with a focus in Entrepreneurship. This professor of practice faculty position is anticipated to begin in August 2027. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

In collaboration with the Chair of the Business Department, the successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for academic programs related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. The position carries a full-time teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year, including introductory and advanced courses in innovation and entrepreneurship. The candidate will also implement and oversee the Lilly Endowment Indiana Youth Programs on Campus IMPACT Innovation & Entrepreneurship Camps grant.

The ideal candidate will be committed to teaching excellence, student success, and ongoing professional and scholarly engagement. Standard faculty duties include advising, committee service, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance. Candidates must have an active, personal Christian faith and demonstrate alignment with Taylor University’s educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation.

Taylor’s mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. The Business Department has 10 full-time faculty members and is an ACBSP-accredited program preparing students for Kingdom Impact in business. It offers majors in accounting, entrepreneurship and economic development, finance, management, marketing, and sport management, along with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Approximately 500 students are enrolled, making business the largest major group on campus. Business majors complete a practicum requirement, and the curriculum includes project and experiential learning. Faculty benefit from a collegial environment and smaller classes that encourage student mentoring and discipleship.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Active, personal Christian faith.
• Strong alignment with Taylor University’s educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation.
• Relevant professional industry experience and credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field is preferred.
• Prior university teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering online courses is highly desirable.
• Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for academic programs related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development, in collaboration with the Chair of the Business Department.
• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year, including introductory and advanced innovation and entrepreneurship courses.
• Implement and oversee the Lilly Endowment Indiana Youth Programs on Campus IMPACT Innovation & Entrepreneurship Camps grant.
• Advise students.
• Serve on committees and fulfill faculty governance responsibilities.
• Attend chapel.
• Maintain engagement in professional and scholarly activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree