Assistant​/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship

Job Posting

Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Position Type:
Faculty Department: LSUAM COB
- Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems (Edward Fisk Watson III ))

Work Location:

Business Education Rotunda Pay Grade:
Academic

The Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Entrepreneurship at the Assistant / Associate Professor rank to begin in Fall 2027. The Associate Professor rank may come with tenure. Associate Professors and senior Assistant Professors are highly encouraged to apply. Senior applicants must have a strong research record and junior candidates must show promise for the development of a solid research agenda.

This position requires the Assistant/Associate Professor to teach entrepreneurship courses at the undergraduate and graduate-level and to conduct research and publish in top entrepreneurship and closely related journals.

• 45% - Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Entrepreneurship courses. Normal teaching load is two courses or sections per semester for a total of four courses or sections per academic year.
• 45% - Engage in academic research and publish in academic journals.
• 10% - Provide service to the department, College, and university.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D./ DBA in Entrepreneurship, Management or related field;
  For Assistant Professor level, ABD candidates will be considered.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Assistant Professor: 0-5 years Associate Professor: 6+ years Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence.

• Course Instruction
• Proficient Research
• Proficient Communication
• Advanced

• 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.
• Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.
• Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
• Posting Date:
  August 21, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
  February 17, 2027

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