Professor - Entrepreneurship

Position Overview

The University of Kansas School of Business seeks applicants for an open rank Professor in Entrepreneurship. The search is open at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor levels with an emphasis on Associate and Full Professors. Appointment at a particular level will be based on an applicant’s scholarly and teaching record. The position is a full‑time, academic‑year, tenure‑track or tenured faculty beginning August 18, 2027.

The position will interact with students, faculty, the KU entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the broader international academic entrepreneurship community through research, teaching, and service.

Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the date of appointment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Job is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with United Academics; individuals may be members or non‑members of the union without repercussions.

• 40% Research: Develop and maintain an active scholarly research agenda in entrepreneurship and related fields. Conduct, disseminate, and publish high‑quality research through peer‑reviewed journals, presentations, and other academic outlets.
• 40% Teaching: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in entrepreneurship and related disciplines. Contribute to student learning through instruction, mentoring, advising, curriculum development, and other educational activities.
• 20% Service: Engage in service activities that support the area, school, university, profession, and broader community. Contribute through committee participation, professional engagement, outreach, student support activities, and other appropriate service contributions.

• A Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Management or related field (must be earned by August 18, 2027).
• Demonstrated scholarship excellence through publications in leading entrepreneurship or related academic journals, and promising research projects and papers targeted to leading journals.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in entrepreneurship and related fields.
• Associate and Full Professor candidates must meet promotion and tenure requirements at the University of Kansas School of Business.

• Letter of application describing interest in KU, experience, and distinctive accomplishments.
• Curriculum vitae describing research and teaching productivity.
• Research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., 1–2 publications or works in progress).
• Teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations).
• Names of three professional references.

Application review will begin Monday, August 17, 2026 and will continue until a qualified applicant has been selected.

Advertised salary range commensurate with experience.

Anticipated start date:
Wednesday, August 18, 2027.