Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Position Summary

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position, in the School of Business Administration. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach Entrepreneurship courses , with secondary responsibilities of mentorship of students within the Entrepreneurship program (and School of Business Administration), and by supervising undergraduate projects 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. / D.B.A. in Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Administration or a related field.  Candidates who are ABD with promise of degree completion within one academic year will be considered 
• Ability and interest in teaching in multiple areas of the business program 
• Demonstrated teaching excellence 
• Demonstrated record of scholarship 
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and teach a range of entrepreneurship and management courses including introductory entrepreneurship and small business, business innovation and creativity, management principles, and other courses based on expertise 
• Work experience and demonstrated entrepreneurial knowledge in start-up organizations (for-profit and/or non-profit), business ownership, consulting activities, etc. 
• Online teaching experience 
• Ph.D./D.B.A. from an AACSB accredited business school 

Major Responsibilities

• Teaching at the undergraduate level with a standard teaching load of 24 credits per year of which three may be authorized for research release. 
• Demonstrating a commitment to student success in the classroom, during office hours, through mentorship of students within the Entrepreneurship program (and School of Business Administration), and by supervising undergraduate projects  
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship and disciplinary engagement  
• Participating in departmental and College governance and professional service  
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508 
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 
  
  
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 
  
  

Compensation

The salary is $96,500, plus a comprehensive benefits package.


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

APEntrepreneurship-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received on or before October 30, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.