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The Department of Management at Appalachian State University invites applications for a "Lecturer of Entrepreneurship," a nine-month, non-tenure track, instructional position beginning in August 2015.

Job Responsibilities
Instructional duties will include teaching four 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).

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are 1) a master's degree with at least 18 credit hours of coursework in an area related to entrepreneurship and 2) significant and recent (within the last five years) entrepreneurial experience in areas such as venture creation, business development / growth, social or non-profit entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurial finance. Preferred qualifications include 1) a M.B.A. or Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a related field and 2) prior teaching experience in business-related areas in higher education.

The Department and University
Appalachian State University's Department of Management (http://management.appstate.edu) is housed in the Walker College of Business (http://business.appstate.edu), an AACSB-accredited business school with an enrollment of more than 2,300 students. The department offers a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies for non-business majors and a minor in Advanced Entrepreneurship for business students. There are four full-time Entrepreneurship positions within the Department of Management - one for a lecturer and three for tenure-track faculty; other faculty within the Department teach Entrepreneurship-related courses as well.

Co-curricular entrepreneurship activities - such as the Association of Student Entrepreneurs, the BootstrAPPs student store, the Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit, the Dale Tweedy Mentoring Program, Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds Competition, and the Startup Accelerator - are offered through the College's Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship; for more information about co-curricular entrepreneurship activities, see http://entrepreneurship.appstate.edu.

Honored by US News and World Report, Forbes Magazine, and Sierra Club Magazine for its teaching, its affordability and its focus on sustainability, Appalachian State University (http://www.appstate.edu) is a nationally recognized university located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With an enrollment of over 18,000 students, ASU combines the best characteristics of the liberal arts and research institutions. Boone, NC is considered a "Best Small Town" by Outside Magazine as it offers access to a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural activities. The 3,300-foot elevation makes for cool summers, spectacular fall scenery and excellent year-round outdoor activities.

The Application Process
Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, a list of five references, and - if available - teaching evaluations. Applications should be sent to Dr. Benjamin C. Powell at powellbc@appstate.edu. The initial review of complete applications will begin December 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Dr. Benjamin C. Powell atpowellbc@appstate.edu. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.

Dan K. Hsu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Department of Management
Appalachian State University
ASU Box 32089
Boone, NC 28608-2089
Email: hsudk@appstate.edu
Office: 828.262.8122