Assistant/Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship (multiple vacancies)

Job Summary

As the Assistant or Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, you will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable; be involved in course and curriculum development; be responsible for developing or maintaining a program of research; and participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teaches 3 courses per semester, conducts research, and serves on school and university level committees. 
• Support student co-curricular activities and business development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Entrepreneurship, or in a closely related field (e.g., Organizational Behavior/Strategic Management, etc) from a program that is AACSB or similarly accredited.  Accreditation may vary based on specific degree focus.
• ABD will be considered. If the successful candidate’s degree is not conferred by August 7, 2024, the appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD in a field tangentially relevant to entrepreneurship (e.g., engineering, biology, chemistry, etc) from a program that similarly accredited to AACSB within business fields.  Accreditation may vary based on specific degree focus.  Must be combined with at least 5 years of significant entrepreneurial experience.  (This might involve founding one or more businesses and successfully raising growth capital.)
• Demonstrated potential to build a successful record of publications.
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas:
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Entrepreneurial skills, competencies, expertise, or practice
  • Startup finance
  • Differentiation, growth, and scaling
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship
  • Technology commercialization
• Expertise in sustainability as it relates to innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or commercialization.
• Experience working with student co-curricular events and activities related to entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues outside your discipline.
• Familiarity with experiential learning techniques in entrepreneurship.
• Experience successfully mentoring student business ideas.
• Experience working with members of an entrepreneurially ecosystem beyond the campus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the use of technology in university teaching.
• Ability to collaborate both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning.
• Ability to value continued scholarship and service to the university, with a demonstrated ability or potential for developing a successful research program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2024.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Five (5) Professional References

The position is listed as “open until filled”, however applications received by March 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.