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Overview:

The School of Business at Quinnipiac University invites applications for one full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with an expected start date of Fall 2025. Priority will be given to applicants with backgrounds in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and strategy. If need arises, candidates may be called upon to teach in relatively new areas such as International Business and Organizational Leadership.

Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Strategy (EIBS) Department faculty are expected to teach in both traditional classroom and online modalities, and to incorporate innovative pedagogical approaches into their teaching. This position is part of the School's strategic plan to transform the existing EIBS majors in response to industry trends. You will be involved in research, teaching, and knowledge transfer/impact in the field of EIBS, broadly defined.

The faculty of the EIBS Department have diverse research interests, covering a wide range of topics in management, leadership, international business, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Some faculty members focus on topics such as innovation, creativity, and design thinking, while others study corporate social responsibility; social entrepreneurship; sustainable business practices; sustainable transitions; circular and sharing economies; sustainable business model innovation; innovation and technology systems; responsible research and innovation; social innovation policy and equity and inclusion in innovation policy. Additionally, faculty members are engaged in research related to emerging technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, and their impact on business and society. We welcome applicants with interest and expertise in these areas. Faculty are deeply engaged in their research and with students in the classroom, innovative in their scholarship and pedagogy approaches, and dedicated to the school and university's mission.

The EIBS major and minor programs combine strong academic scholarship and rigorous theoretical and empirical research with immersive, practice-based learning opportunities for students. The faculty of the EIBS Department publish regularly in top journals, including the Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Perspectives, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and the Journal of Business Ethics, among many others.

About the School/Program:

The mission of the Quinnipiac University School of Business is to help students develop into enlightened global citizens and thriving professionals and leaders in careers of the 21st century. To fulfill this mission, the school fosters a vibrant learning environment by developing innovative pedagogies, advances an inclusive learning community, supports faculty efforts to advance knowledge and inquiry through research and scholarship, offers stimulating, real-world applied and immersive learning, and engages with the business community. Our 99.7% placement rate among undergraduates and graduates within 6 months of graduation is a strong index of our success.

The Quinnipiac University School of Business is a dynamic, student-centric community that includes 1450 undergraduate and 550 graduate students. We offer 13 undergraduate majors, 15 minors, 3 dual degree programs, 4 accelerated dual degree programs, and 5 graduate degree programs, including multiple STEM-designated programs. We offer in classroom as well as online programs. We are an AACSB accredited school in business and have earned the distinctive AACSB accreditation in accounting. Our 60 full-time faculty, administrators, and administrative support staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school is a signatory to the UNPRME. As a part of its vision for the future, the School of Business is constructing a new building to create an environment to enhance students’ learning and social development while providing faculty state-of-the-art facilities for research, advanced pedagogy, and immersive learning approaches. The new building is scheduled to open in Fall of 2025.

https://www.qu.edu/quinnipiac-today/building-the-university-of-the-future/

The school supports excellence in pedagogy and research through a multitude of resources including Behavioral Insights Lab, the Terry Goodwin ’67 Financial Technology Center, and Sales Center. The school also houses two leading centers: the M&T Bank Center for Women and Business and the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship that provide unique opportunities for collaboration. The School of Business also manages the annual Quinnipiac University Global Asset Manage Education Forum (GAME), the largest student-run investment conference in the world.

About the Department:

The EIBS department offers degree and certificate programs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as International Business. The EIBS Department is also home to the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program. Our programs include a rigorous and rounded academic curriculum complemented by extracurricular and service-learning involvement in the region’s business activity. Our degree programs establish a foundation in sound business practices along with an appreciation and understanding of the arts and sciences. The department provides many opportunities for experiential learning and direct contact with businesses, practitioners and entrepreneurs both within and outside of the classroom.

About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

Develop and teach high-quality, innovative, and experientially oriented courses both on the ground and online in the various sub-domains of EIBS Department. Prepare and deliver engaging course content and classroom activities. Compile, administer, and grade assignments/ examinations in a timely fashion.

Conduct and maintain and active research agenda that results high-quality journal publications.

Contribute active and engaged service to the school and university.

Provide high quality academic advising and mentorship to students and contribute to the support of school and department level co-curricular activities.

Contribute to the support of the department’s student recruitment and retention efforts.

Contribute to the overall supportive culture of the School of Business by participating in workshops, retreats, and other relevant activities.

Help to build external partnerships that foster internships, job placement, guest speakers, and curricular development.

Collaborate with other EIBS Department and School of Business faculty in research and teaching, as well as with the Quinnipiac community in general, including in support o

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D. in entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, or a closely related field (ABD candidates with a clear completion timeline will be considered) from an AACSB accredited Business School.

  Qualifications:

Evidence of research potential (e.g. published papers in high-quality journals, manuscripts under review and/or revise-and-resubmit, presentations in peer-reviewed conferences).

Demonstrated experience working with diverse groups/populations.

Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience working with diverse groups and populations

Strong written communication skills

Commitment to a supportive and collegial work environment

Demonstrated support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the role, including but not limited to your teaching and research interests and experiences.

• A curriculum vitae

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness including a description of previous teaching experience and relevant course evaluations.

• Job market paper

• Diversity and inclusion statement, describing experiences and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the academic community

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.