Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Tracking Code (2016189)
Job Description
The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Iona College seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August, 2018. We seek candidates with a primary focus on entrepreneurship & innovation, with a specialization in social entrepreneurship and/or social innovation.
The primary responsibilities of the faculty member are teaching, research, and service to the college, profession, and community. In addition, the faculty member will be working closely with the team at the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation on developing and supporting curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities for Iona students.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences.
Required Skills
- Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Research, teaching, and work experience in social entrepreneurship and/or social innovation.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ph.D. in entrepreneurship, or other closely-related field (preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution). Applicants nearing completion of the Ph.D. may be considered.
- Evidence of current scholarly research in social entrepreneurship or social innovation, entrepreneurship education, or related areas.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic suburban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students.
All Iona College faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. Applicants should submit a formal letter of interest indicating teaching and research interests, a CV, and at least three academic references.
For further information contact Dr. Christoph Winkler, Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Iona College, at cwinkler@iona.edu
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About Us
The mission of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is to create and foster an interdisciplinary community of Iona students who engage in entrepreneurial learning opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurship is a universal skillset that gives our students the ability to take ownership of their learning by identifying and solving the big challenges of our world through innovation. Through the entrepreneurial process, our students are not only able to create a better world for themselves, but also the communities they live and work in.
The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is made possible by the generosity and record $15 million gift to Iona from James and Anne Marie Hynes, who are the largest lifetime donors to the College. The gift is part of the College's $150 million Iona Forever campaign to advance student scholarship, accelerate academic innovation and enhance key learning environments.
Iona College, a highly accredited liberal arts institution of academic excellence, seeks to grow our diverse community of learners, scholars and staff located at our scenic 45-acre campus in New Rochelle, just 20 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, and at our satellite programs at the Rockland Graduate Center and Rockefeller Center. At Iona we are committed to educating lifelong learners in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. We prepare our 3,300 undergraduates and 600 graduate students with career-ready skills and success in all facets of their lives by nurturing the values of justice, peace and service. Our continued success depends on attracting and retaining a highly motivated, results-oriented and talented team. Learn more about what makes us unique: review our Mission, Vision & Values, our stories in the mediaand our compelling benefits. Join the Iona College team and partner with us as we Move the World!
Iona College is committed to attracting and supporting a staff and faculty of women and men that fully represents the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the nation and our institution; as a result, we actively seek applications from individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.
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Christoph Winkler, Ph.D. | Professor
Hynes Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Founding Program Director
Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Office: 914.633.2041
Email:
cwinkler@iona.edu 715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
www.iona.eduContributing Editor
Entrepreneurship Education & Pedagogy
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