CONTINUING TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & DESIGN

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

NEWARK, DELAWARE

The Department of Business Administration and Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware invite applications for a full-time, continuing track Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship & Design. Candidates for this non-tenure track position must hold a PhD in entrepreneurship, business or a field related to design, new product development or technology innovation/commercialization. Preference will be given to candidates with: direct entrepreneurship experience; an established track record of leading design, new product development or technology innovation initiatives; and/or demonstrated excellence in teaching entrepreneurship & design using experiential pedagogy. A workload split between teaching and an administrative appointment as Associate Director, Graduate Programs for Horn Entrepreneurship is anticipated. As Associate Director, the candidate will be part of a dynamic team and play an important role in optimizing the impact of entrepreneurship education on the University, its graduate students and other stakeholders. Specific responsibilities will include: scheduling courses, supervising adjunct faculty, identifying opportunities for new and improved curricular offerings, creating synergies with co-curricular programs and supporting nascent ventures.

We are seeking a candidate who understands and has the potential to improve upon best practices for entrepreneurship education, including an emphasis on evidence-based insights/practices, experiential learning and external engagement. We are also seeking an individual who is comfortable working at the fuzzy front end of the innovation process, partnering across academic colleges and disciplines and spanning the boundaries between the University and the broader community.

The University of Delaware combines a rich legacy of innovation with a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and the creation of new knowledge. The main campus in Newark, Delaware, provides the amenities of a vibrant college town with convenient access to major east coast cities. The Department of Business Administration (BUAD) is part of the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics. The department offers degree programs in Marketing, Management and Operations Management. The department's faculty were instrumental in incubating Horn Entrepreneurship, which has emerged as the University's creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement. Horn Entrepreneurship actively partners with all seven of the University's Colleges and offers an array of academic, enrichment, venture support, youth and other programming - www.udel.edu/horn.

As a continuing track faculty member, the candidate will have the opportunity to gain promotion, take sabbatical leave and enjoy the security of a multi-year appointment. Qualified candidates should be interested in establishing a long-term career at the University of Delaware. A start date of Sept 1, 2018 will be offered. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 2, and accepted until the position is filled. To apply please visit: www.udel.edu/udjobs.



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