Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Washington College | ||||||||||||
United States, Maryland, Chestertown | ||||||||||||
300 Washington Avenue (Show on map) | ||||||||||||
Nov 23, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Job Details
Description
The Washington College Department of Business Management seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Professor and Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund Chair of Entrepreneurship and Innovation beginning August 2025. The position focuses on working with undergraduate students in co-curricular research, identifying and pursuing marketable ideas that spur local and regional economic development, and establishing and supporting partnerships with on- and off-campus entities to promote entrepreneurship and develop internships. Teaching responsibilities include two courses per semester on Entrepreneurship and other related courses in Business Management. This is an opportunity for candidates who would thrive in a collegial environment that centers teaching, supports scholarly activities, encourages interdisciplinary efforts, and provides mentorship for junior faculty. Our department values the contributions of a diverse and global faculty and believes that multiple perspectives offer our students the best tools for critical thinking. The successful candidate must have a Masters Degree and extensive experience in entrepreneurship. Candidates with a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a Behavioral Science field with experience in the practice or study of entrepreneurship (ABDs welcomed) are preferred. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in entrepreneurship, evidenced by a record of teaching excellence and practical experience in startup ventures, consulting work, or related entrepreneurial activities. Washington College is a top-tier, private, selective, independent liberal arts college located in historic Chestertown on Maryland's Eastern Shore, within easy driving distance to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Founded in 1782 under the patronage of George Washington, this tenth-oldest college in the country celebrates a rich heritage of producing citizen-leaders who have made significant impacts in their chosen endeavors. Its location, central to the Chesapeake Bay, provides both academic and recreational opportunities. Business Management is part of a liberal arts education at Washington College and emphasizes social responsibility and the global nature of business. Our mission is to transform students into leaders to create better worlds. Electronic copies of a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, references, and copies of teaching evaluations from the past two years may be submitted to the attention of Dr. Caddie Putnam Rankin, Search Chair, Department of Business Management, Washington College, through our Paycom portal https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=30006&clientkey=DA71CF6827C59F768030B3905BDF8A6A. For assistance accessing our online applicant portal, contact Human Resources at hr@washcoll.edu. For other questions, please contact Dr. Putnam Rankin, at cputnamrankin2@washcoll.edu. Review of applicants will begin September 15th and continue until the position is filled. Washington College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse cultural environment and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. Qualifications
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