Professor of Entrepreneurship

Professor of Entrepreneurship

Full Professor with tenure in the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems (SDEIS) to play a leadership role in the growth and development of the department and the College of Business  successful hire will be considered for the H. Norman Saurage, Jr./Community Coffee Chair of Entrepreneurship.

The position requires the Professor to teach entrepreneurship courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to conduct research and publish in top entrepreneurship and closely related journals. Involvement in the mentorship and instruction of PhD students is required, as is the ability to engage with the community in various outreach activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach graduate and undergraduate Entrepreneurship course(s) 40%
• Conduct significant research in the field of entrepreneurship or closely related fields and publish the results in nationally recognized, top-tier academic journals 40%
• Provide service to the department, college, and university 20%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: Ph.D. in Management, Entrepreneurship, or closely related field
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  10+
• Specific
  
  Experience:
  
  Excellent record of research productivity, teaching excellence, and outreach impact.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  20+

Job

Competencies:

• Teaching
  - Advanced
• Research
  - Advanced
• Outreach
  - Advanced

Additional

Job Description:

Special Instructions:
Please provide a CV, letter of interest, and evidence of teaching excellence. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Ed Watson (ewatson).

Posting Date:
September 10, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check
- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, next Source Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:
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