Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Dominican University

$105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship/Management or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
  • ABD candidates are considered if the degree is completed before appointment.
  • Prior teaching experience at HSIs or minority-serving institutions.
  • Experience in developing active or experiential learning for diverse student populations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative curriculum for entrepreneurship major and minor programs.
  • Organize and support entrepreneurship competitions and events internally and externally.
  • Create and maintain an Entrepreneurship Center emphasizing sustainability.
  • Foster strategic partnerships to enhance the entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Advise undergraduate and transfer students on their academic paths.
  • Participate in AACSB Assurance of Learning activities and reporting.
  • Teach 21 credit hours across seven courses each academic year.

Benefits

  • Tenure-track position with growth opportunities.
  • Engagement with external events like competitions and conferences.
  • Support for building an Entrepreneurship Center.
  • Commitment to DEIB and sustainable practices in curriculum.
  • Collaboration with departmental colleagues to enhance experiential learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Department: Brennan School of Business

Reports To: Dean of College of Business, Information Studies, and Technology (CBIST)

Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL)

Dominican University seeks an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship -River Forest, IL. Tenure track position. Responsible for developing curriculum innovation within the entrepreneurship major and minor to support DEIB/sustainability initiatives and experiential learning. Support entrepreneurship through participation in external events (competitions, conferences) as well as internal events. Support the creation of an Entrepreneurship Center (and its website) that emphasize sustainability and underserved entrepreneurs. Support the development of strategic partnerships that advance the entrepreneurial mindset. Organize the freshmen Brennan Business Idea Competition (MGMT 197) and sophomore Brennan Business Challenge Competition (ENTR 297) with departmental colleagues. Support the Entrepreneurs LaunchPad Fund Competition (juniors, seniors, recent alumni) with the Department Chair, Entrepreneurship/Management Executive in Residents. Required to teach 21 credit hours within entrepreneurship/management, which corresponds to seven courses during an academic year. Advise undergraduate students and transfer students. Participate in AACSB Assurance of Learning (AOL) activities and deliver timely reports to the Dean, Associate Dean, and Department Chair. Organize entrepreneurial competitions with departmental colleagues (Business Idea Competition, Business Challenge Competition, Entrepreneurs LaunchPad Fund). Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship/Management or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution. In the alternative, Dominican University will consider applicants who are Ph.D. candidates and have completed all but dissertation (ABD) from an AACSB-accredited institution if the Ph.D. degree is conferred by the time the appointment begins. Prior teaching experience at HSIs or minority serving institutions or demonstrated experience in creating and implementing active or experiential learning opportunities and programs for diverse student populations. Salary: $105,000.00 annually. Please apply to: Roberta McMahon, Dominican University, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 or https://www.dom.edu/jobs

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