Chair, Department of Entrepreneurship

Chair, Department of Entrepreneurship

About the Company

Well-known public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1809

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Colleges and Universities
• Education
• Higher Education

Specialties

• startup
• social entrepreneurship
• corporate venturing
• creativity
• venture capital
• technology commercialization
• innovation
• and higher education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chair for the Department of Entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the department's strategic initiatives and overseeing its operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and mentoring. This role involves serving as a member of the Executive Committee and requires a Ph.D. in entrepreneurship, management, or a related discipline. The Chair will be expected to have a strong research background, with publications in high-quality journals, and a teaching portfolio in entrepreneurship. The Department of Entrepreneurship is known for its strong academic scholarship, immersive, practice-based learning opportunities, and a focus on startup and venture capital, social entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation. Applicants for the Chair position should be prepared to interact with a wide range of constituents, including faculty, students, administration, alumni, and the business community. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of high-quality teaching and an established research reputation in the field of entrepreneurship. The role also involves a significant administrative component, and consideration will be given to those with demonstrated effectiveness in this area. The Department of Entrepreneurship has a distinguished history, with a global ranking in the top 10 for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies, and is committed to the highest quality instruction and student success. The Chair will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the department's reputation and its integration with entrepreneurial ecosystem builders.

Hiring Manager Title
Associate Dean of Faculty Excellence of the Farmer School of Business

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration