Instructor of Entrepreneurship

Summary of Job Duties

The Instructor of Entrepreneurship will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the entrepreneurship curriculum and serve as a champion for the program. The role requires significant experience mentoring and coaching student entrepreneurs, connecting them with local entrepreneurial resources, and engaging with Little Rock’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

• Master’s degree from an AACSB‑accredited institution.
• Professional work experience in industry or entrepreneurship.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Management with an emphasis in Small Business and Entrepreneurship or a related area from an AACSB‑accredited school.

• Teach both campus and online courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Mentor and coach student entrepreneurs through business idea development, validation, and launch processes.
• Integrate into the regional entrepreneurial communities and organizations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Connect students with local entrepreneurial resources, including incubators, accelerators, angel investors, and mentors in the Little Rock area.
• Support or coordinate experiential learning opportunities such as pitch competitions, business plan competitions, or startup weekends.
• Advise student entrepreneurship clubs or organizations.
• Participate in Department, School of Business, College and University service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide instructional excellence in undergraduate/graduate courses in areas of specialization.
• Remain current in the area of expertise and instruction.
• Teach online effectively.
• Maintain a planned research agenda consistent with expectations of an AACSB‑accredited program.
• Demonstrate interest in participating in student‑centered service activities.

Commensurate with education and experience.

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.