Assistant or Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship

Assistant or Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The starting date for this position will be August 2024.

We seek an outstanding candidate with the potential for excellent teaching and high-quality research in entrepreneurship, and the commitment to serve the Department, College, and University. Primary duties of the position include teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses that include topics such as Opportunity Assessment, Innovation and Design Thinking, New Venture Strategy, Lean Start-Up, and Entrepreneurial Finance; scholarly work that includes engagement in USASBE and/or other entrepreneurship academic organizations;

and service that includes activities such as advising students within the major and mentoring student teams in business plan competitions.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent), or, alternatively ABD with a close completion date, in entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and the ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship.
• Strong research agenda with potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

Applications should be received by October 10, 2023, although the position will remain open until filled. The search committee is targeting online interviews with shortlisted candidates in late October/early November.

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• List of 3 references (no references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate)
  Written statement discussing teaching philosophy, research interests, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.