Robert J. Manning Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship

General Summary Of Position

The Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MEI) Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, invites applications for the Robert J. Manning Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship. We invite applications from tenured full professors or advanced associate professors in AACSB-accredited schools. Appointment start date is open. The ideal candidate will have a nationally recognized research profile in any area of Entrepreneurship. They should also demonstrate excellence in teaching and service within their academic community. Preferred candidates will have an active engagement with regional or national entrepreneurial ecosystem stakeholders. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a high-quality research agenda, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in university entrepreneurial initiatives. They should work collegially and collaborate effectively with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, alumni, and broader community stakeholders. Continuation of external service to the profession is required. The initial appointment is for five years, renewable for additional three-year terms without limit, subject to successful review.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Tenured Full or Associate Professor with a Ph.D. in a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited school.
• Demonstrated ongoing research with a record of publications in top-tier journals in entrepreneurship.
• Proven teaching effectiveness.
• Active engagement with regional or national entrepreneurship organizations.
• Commitment to experiential and career-connected learning.
• Able to work effectively with diverse student and faculty groups.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and advising doctoral students.
• Strong commitment to service, both internal and external.
• Involvement in entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Special Instructions To Applicants

• This is a Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position.
• Salary range of $85,000 - $244,000, based on rank and qualifications.

Posting Updated

5/28/2025.