Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
About the role
This is a full-time, on‑campus, in‑person faculty position as Instructor of Entrepreneurship in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Texas Christian University. Employment is expected to begin in January or August 2027. The successful candidate must demonstrate significant accomplishments in both the teaching and practice of entrepreneurship. The appointment includes primary responsibility for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate entrepreneurship courses, duties as Assistant or Associate Director of the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (managing and expanding institute programs), and contributions to departmental service. Collegiality and a proven ability to work collaboratively with others are essential. The teaching load and salary are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Serve as Assistant or Associate Director of the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, focusing on managing and expanding institute programs.
- Contribute to departmental service and collaborate collegially with faculty and staff.
Requirements
- Earned master’s degree in entrepreneurship, business management, or a closely related discipline (or expect completion by the start date).
- Experience teaching courses in entrepreneurship.
- Experience in external relations, events planning, and management.
- Experience running pitch competitions.
- Experience running mentoring programs and workshops.
- Experience developing processes, procedures, and protocols to improve the operations of a new or existing program.
- Ability to assess diverse stakeholder needs and create appropriate solutions.