Teaching Professor (all ranks) in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (with Software Product Management focus)

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and The Polytechnic School (TPS) seek an applicant for a faculty Teaching Professor (all ranks) position in the area of the Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (TEM) program with a focus of software product management. The Polytechnic School (TPS), one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant technology entrepreneurship, management, and engineering teaching community. 

The TEM Program is housed on the Polytechnic campus and resides in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Students receive a foundation in technology and business fundamentals with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation. The program prepares students to launch or develop technology-based ventures, for-profit and nonprofit, and to tackle social and corporate issues that will have an impact on the world around them. We seek applicants who complement our abilities in these areas to solve grand challenges as part of a community of experts. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, software products or SAAS development, management, and innovation. In addition, industry experience in the space of software product management or multiproduct leadership roles are a plus. Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship leadership roles are also highly desirable. Experience with teaching and leading courses at a college level is preferable.

We seek applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching, and help the university to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of graduate and undergraduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student projects, and undertake service activities. 

Appointment will be at the Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2024.  This position is a non-tenure track appointment with a fixed-term academic year contract. It is anticipated that the contract will be renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and the needs of the unit.

The faculty member is expected to contribute to the standards of excellence in the undergraduate and graduate programs through effective pedagogical practices and instructions, mentoring, and supporting student work. Service is an important component of these positions and demonstrated by collaboration, cooperation, contribution, team building, leadership, and industry engagement.

The Polytechnic School seeks candidates who have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching that incorporates student focus learning, will contribute to our academic programs, will promote transdisciplinary teaching, and help the University to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, and valuing entrepreneurship.  Faculty members are expected to adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of graduate and undergraduate courses.

This new TEM faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching that includes course preparation, instruction and course-related student advising for undergraduate and/or M.S. business courses such as organizational behavior, human resources, knowledge management, sustainability, social responsibility, and/or social entrepreneurship. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, involvement in further developing and delivering graduate and undergraduate curricula, and service to the program, university, state, and profession.