Position Title:Entrepreneurship Center Director
Compensation:$100,000 - $170,000
Department:Management
This is a full-time, on-site position based at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Appropriately qualified candidates will be considered for tenure and academic rank in the Department of Management. Candidates with a PhD in a related field will be considered for appointment as a tenure track faculty based on the quality of their research, current academic rank, and teaching experience.
Range for non-tenure track appointment: $100,000 - $120,000
Range for tenure-track appointment: $150,000 - $170,000
Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:Position Function:The Entrepreneurship Center Director will provide vision and leadership to the entrepreneurship programs; define the strategic direction and goals; develop curriculum; build enrollment and engage with students; develop and nurture industry and community contacts; cultivate a strong advisory board; network with alumni; and encourage internships and experiential learning opportunities. The position also serves as the central point of coordination for program logistics, communications, and day-to-day operations on matters concerning entrepreneurship in the Miller College.
This is an important leadership role, as it connects with several academic units on campus, collaborates with Ball State University's Center for Innovation and Collaboration, and requires engagement with students, affiliated faculty, entrepreneurs, and the community.
Salary Range:$100,000 - $120,000
$150,000 - $170,000 (for faculty appointment with tenure)
Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Serve as Center Director responsible for strategic direction and operational excellence, and as a focal point for coordination of the entrepreneurial programs in the college.
2. Teach up to nine credit hours each fall and spring semester in entrepreneurship, leadership, or related courses (commensurate with tenure and rank), at the undergraduate or graduate level, which may be delivered on campus or online, synchronously or asynchronously, depending on expertise and the department's needs.
3. Promote the entrepreneurship major and minor to prospective students, mentor students, encourage internships and experiential learning opportunities, and help students develop their business plans.
4. Expand and sustain the Entrepreneurship advisory board and organize and lead meetings and events to advance fundraising and promotion of the entrepreneurship program.
5. Partner with the Ball State University Foundation development team to develop relationships with potential donors and raise funds to support an array of Entrepreneurship Center activities.
6. Encourage student participation in competitions and conferences; and sustain and enrich the program's guest speaker series.
7. Collaborate with department faculty in reviewing the entrepreneurship curriculum and developing new content based on the program's current and evolving needs.
8. Conduct scholarly research (commensurate with tenure and rank), primarily in entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, or related areas, and publish in high-quality academic journals.
9. Provide service to the university, engage with the business and academic community, address the role of business as a force for good in society, and generally support regional economic development.
10. Attend department and college meetings and serve on department and college committees.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Earned Master's degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field.
- Five years of experience with academia, business or entrepreneurial organizations, or related areas.
- For appointment as tenured faculty - PhD in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Business Administration or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:- A network of industry contacts, experience in content or curriculum development and delivery, and a track record of building academic programs and/or business partnerships.
- Evidence of career advancement in business or entrepreneurial organizations, or evidence of scholarship in a business-related field.
- For appointment as tenured faculty - A record of scholarly research (commensurate with tenure and rank), primarily in entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, or related areas, with publications in high-quality academic journals.
How to apply:For inquiries about the opportunity, please contact:
Dr. Abhishek Srivastava. abhishek.srivastava@bsu.edu
Important: Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered.REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Within the application, please provide names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled with a consideration date of November 16, 2026, 12:01 a.m. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 
