Professor of Professional Practice in Entrepreneurship
About the role
The School of Entrepreneurship within the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for an open rank career-track Faculty Position in Entrepreneurship. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. The position is located on the Stillwater campus, with a flexible start date no later than beginning August 2027. The appointment is for four years and can be renewed. Candidates may also be considered for the Don R. Brattain Professorship or the International Entrepreneurship Chair, depending on qualifications. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our current group of entrepreneurship faculty.
Responsibilities
- Teaching entrepreneurship courses
- Professional practice activities
- Service activities for the School of Entrepreneurship and the Spears School of Business
The anticipated annual teaching load is 6 courses (18 hours), with potential for a reduced load dependent upon formally assigned professional practice and/or service duties that exceed typical expectations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in entrepreneurship or a related field
- Extensive professional or industry experience in startups, venture capital, or other aspects of the entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Ability or potential to be highly effective at teaching a variety of entrepreneurship topics
- Proven ability to engage with students and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- PhD or DBA in entrepreneurship or a related field (preferred)
- Professional or industry experience in technology entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, or international entrepreneurship (preferred)
Schedule
Flexible start date, with appointment beginning no later than August 2027.