Assistant Professor Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation

The Department of Business and Economics at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in Wise, Virginia, invites applications for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2024.

Expectations for this position include teaching 12 credits during the fall and spring semester (24 annually).  Courses will consist primarily of Entrepreneurship classes, but business classes will be required as needed and determined by the chair of the Department of Business and Economics.  The candidate will concentrate on increasing enrollments in the entrepreneurship classes and will be expected to develop activities and events that enhance the entrepreneurship program.  Service to the department and to the College will include student advising/mentoring and committee service (faculty are generally appointed to one Faculty Senate Committee and one College committee).  This position will oversee the Napoleon Hill Scholarship (NHS) process, which includes promoting the scholarship, managing the application process (collection, organization, and review of applications by the NHS committee), ensuring timely submissions and communication, notifying recipients, and coordinating the award process with the Advancement and Financial Aid offices. Responsibilities also include handling inquiries, monitoring recipients' progress, compliance with NHS conditions, and assessing recipients' educational growth. The person will engage in scholarship appropriate to the discipline that aligns with the expectations of the Department of Business and Economics. 

Entrepreneurship courses taught may include, but are not limited to: Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Business Models, Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation, Entrepreneurial Small Business, and Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurship.  Business and leadership courses include, but are not limited to: Napoleon Hill Keys to Success, Foundations of Business, International Business, and Strategic Management.

Education required: Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Management, or a related field.  ABDs near completion will be considered but Ph.D. must be earned by time of appointment.  Experience in practical applications, such as managing innovation centers or accelerators is a plus.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and scholarly research.

Institutional Profile

A division of the University of Virginia and a member of the Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) is an inspiring place to teach, learn, work, and call home. Through personalized attention and commitment to individual growth, UVA Wise prepares students to be engaged citizens. Drawing upon its foundation as a public liberal arts institution in the Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia, the College strives to build a diverse community of learners with the drive to serve and lead in their communities, the nation, and the world. We offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling positions at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious institutions. And better yet, UVA Wise is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation whose students graduate with a low average student loan debt. 

Interested applicants should apply online at jobs.virginia.edu and complete a candidate profile that includes: 1) application, 2) cover letter, 3) current CV, 4) letter describing your teaching philosophy, 5) contact information for three references and 6) unofficial transcripts. Start date for all positions will be August 2023. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. UVA Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Application Instructions

Please apply onine at this site: http://apply.interfolio.com/142130 

Please supply the following:

1. A cover letter summarizing your interest in this position and relevant work experience. 

2. A curriculum vitae

3. Three letters of recommendation

4. A statement of teaching philosophy, including examples of experiences related to the responsiblities described in this ad.

For questions regarding this application process, please contact Hannah Addington, Human Resources Recruiting Specialist, at hrc2j@uvawise.edu.