The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia seeks qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position at the Lecturer level in the area of Entrepreneurship. This is a non-tenure track teaching position and is subject to an annual contract. The position will start August 2015. Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.
Job Responsibilities: Instructional duties will include teaching three Entrepreneurship or related courses each regular (fall and spring) semester. Lecturers are expected to maintain sufficient professional and/or academic engagement to "sustain the intellectual capital necessary to support high-quality outcomes consistent with the school's mission and strategies" as required by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The successful candidate will also be involved in a variety of on and off campus activities. The position is subject to a renewable academic year contract.
Qualifications: The requirements for the position are 1) a master's degree with significant coursework in an area related to entrepreneurship and 2) significant and recent entrepreneurial experience in areas such as venture creation, business development / growth, social or non-profit entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurial finance. Preferred qualifications include 1) an M.B.A. or Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or related field and 2) prior teaching experience in business-related areas in higher education.
The Department and University: The Entrepreneurship Program at UGA's Terry College of Business (
http://www.terry.uga.edu/) is a part of the Management Information Systems Department (MIS, see:
http://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/management-information-systems). The Terry College of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school with an enrollment of more than 3,500 students. The department offers a certification in Entrepreneurship for business majors both at the undergraduate and graduate level. There are three full-time Entrepreneurship positions within the MIS Department - one chaired professor and two lecturers. Co-curricular entrepreneurship activities - such as the Society of Entrepreneurs, UGA Entrepreneurship Accelerator, Pitch Camp, Student Startup Summer, the Silicon Valley Fellows Program, Next Top Entrepreneur, and Thinc Week - are offered through various on and off campus organizations; for more information about entrepreneurship activities, see
https://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/entrepreneurship.
Honored by US News and World Report and Forbes Magazine for its teaching, affordability and focus on sustainability. The University of Georgia is a nationally recognized research institution (https://www.uga.edu/) and Athens, Georgia is recognized as an up and coming Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (http://www.downtownathensga.com/blog-profile.php?ID=81&Category_ID=0). With an enrollment of over 34,000 students, UGA combines the best characteristics of a liberal arts and research institution. Athens, Georgia is considered the "Best Small Town in the World" by Simple Economist (http://www.downtownathensga.com/blog-profile.php?ID=81&Category_ID=0) as it offers access to a wide range of world-class cultural activities and highly affordable lifestyle, supporting entrepreneurs exiting the University.
The Application Process: Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and - if available - teaching evaluations. Applications should be sent to Dr. Richard Watson at
rwatson@uga.edu. The initial review of complete applications will begin February 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.