Assistant Professor – Business Administration & Entrepreneurship

About the role

The School of Business at Neumann University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, beginning in August 2027. We seek a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered educator who is passionate about entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and preparing students to become creative problem-solvers and responsible business leaders. In addition to teaching, we are particularly interested in a candidate who has the vision, leadership, and entrepreneurial experience to serve as coordinator of the Center for Entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will help advance entrepreneurship across the University, create opportunities for student-run ventures, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students from all academic disciplines. This position offers an opportunity to help shape the future of entrepreneurship at Neumann University by connecting academic learning with real-world experiences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and building meaningful relationships with the regional business community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, with the flexibility to teach courses in management, finance, human resources, international business, or related business disciplines based on expertise and program needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development, innovative teaching practices, and experiential learning opportunities within the School of Business.
• Integrate emerging business trends, technology, and artificial intelligence into teaching and learning, where appropriate.
• Mentor and advise students in their academic, professional, and entrepreneurial development.
• Maintain an active commitment to scholarship, research, professional development, University service, and community engagement.
• Teach the standard faculty load of 12 credits per academic semester, with assignments determined by academic and institutional needs.

Center for Entrepreneurship Leadership

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the qualifications and interest to assume a leadership role as coordinator of the Center for Entrepreneurship. Responsibilities associated with this role may include:

• Promoting and integrating entrepreneurship across the University, creating opportunities for students and faculty from all academic disciplines to engage in entrepreneurial learning and innovation.
• Developing and supporting student-run ventures that provide hands-on opportunities for students to launch, manage, and grow businesses.
• Collaborating with faculty across academic schools to incorporate entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and problem-solving into courses and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Organizing entrepreneurship competitions, workshops, mentoring programs, and other activities that encourage students to transform ideas into viable ventures.
• Building relationships with entrepreneurs, alumni, business leaders, and community organizations to expand mentorship, internship, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Identifying potential external funding, sponsorships, and partnerships to support the Center's activities and long-term sustainability.

The Center's leadership responsibilities and any associated teaching-load adjustments will be determined based on institutional priorities and available resources.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, or a closely related business discipline. A Ph.D., DBA, or other relevant terminal degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business administration and entrepreneurship, with the ability to teach undergraduate courses in both areas.
• University-level teaching experience or demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• A commitment to student success, innovative teaching, and experiential learning.
• An appreciation for, congruence with, and commitment to the Catholic Franciscan mission of Neumann University.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate several of the following qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or DBA in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, consultant, or business development leader.
• Experience establishing, leading, or expanding an entrepreneurship center, academic entrepreneurship program, or similar initiative.
• Demonstrated success in developing, launching, or mentoring student-run businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.
• Experience integrating entrepreneurship across multiple academic disciplines and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience developing relationships with entrepreneurs, alumni, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Experience securing external funding, sponsorships, or other resources to support entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple business disciplines.
• Experience incorporating artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and innovative teaching approaches into business education.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• A record of scholarship, applied research, or professional engagement in business administration or entrepreneurship.

Faculty Protocol

Candidates should be aware that Neumann University does not have a system of tenure but instead offers faculty a policy-governed system of promotion and increasingly extended contracts with faculty seniority.

Application Requirements

For full consideration, applications must include the following materials:

• A letter of interest addressing the candidate's qualifications, teaching experience, expertise in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, and appreciation for and commitment to the Catholic Franciscan mission of the University. Candidates interested in leading the Center for Entrepreneurship are encouraged to describe their vision for promoting entrepreneurship across campus and developing student-run ventures.
• A current curriculum vitae or resume.
• If applicable, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and/or other evidence of demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction.
• Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation are not required during the initial review process but will be requested from finalists.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.