Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

About the role

Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry experience, and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Spring 2027 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of Assistant Professor.

Northwood University is a teaching-focused university with HLC and ACBSP accreditation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business-related disciplines. The teaching load for full-time undergraduate faculty is 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses within the Entrepreneurship program.

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea — emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek individuals who are both accomplished in their professions and inspired by the power of enterprise to improve lives. The ideal candidate will feel a strong alignment with Northwood’s mission and values, embracing a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and earned success. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about The Northwood Idea philosophy and outcomes at https://www.northwood.edu/about/

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses within the Entrepreneurship program (30 credit hours per academic year).
• Participation in ongoing curriculum planning and review.
• Internship and/or practicum supervision.
• Research and scholarly activities.
• Professional/instructional development.
• University committee activities.
• Recruitment and retention activities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Entrepreneurship or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Significant industry experience in entrepreneurial endeavors.
• Experience training and/or teaching in management and entrepreneurship disciplines.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats.

Preferred:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from accredited institution (such as J.D., Ph.D., OBA; ABD candidates considered if completion date is within one year of hire).
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses.