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Entrepreneurship Assistant Professor Announcement
The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year. Academic entrepreneurial related activities include courses such as Entrepreneurship I and II, Small Business Management, and Special Topics courses in the Assistant Professor's area of expertise. The Assistant Professor is expected to bring a unique and innovative education experience to students through classroom teaching and mentorship. As such, there is opportunity for student engagement through mentoring student business plan competition teams and working with the College Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO Club). The appointment includes service related to Beacom entrepreneurship events and programming such as the i2i Business Innovation Competition and Entrepreneur-in-Residence program. Contribution to the scholarship of entrepreneurship is also required.
Required: Ph.D. or equivalent in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field strongly preferred. ABD will be considered. A Master's degree with significant industry or serial entrepreneurship related experience may also be considered. Preference will be given to those with a terminal degree from an AACSB-International accredited institution.
Also required are an ability to teach in entrepreneurship areas, experience working with classroom technology, experience and expertise in new ventures (entrepreneurship and innovation), record of or potential for scholarly activity, proficiency in oral and written communication, and dedication to engagement, service and the public good. The successful candidate will join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in a commitment to these purposes.
Preferred Qualifications: The best applicant will have a secondary area of teaching and scholarly interest that complements the development of entrepreneurship in the School. Experience teaching in an online environment is preferred. Duties include a teaching load of 18 credit hours (9 per semester) consisting of undergraduate and graduate courses and engaging in scholarly activity. Committee service for the Department includes mentoring students interested in entrepreneurship and business innovation, working with students in the CEO Club and student teams preparing for business plan competitions, and assisting with School entrepreneurship events, e.g., i2i Business Innovation Competition.
All candidates for this position must apply online at: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Applications are to include the candidate's c.v., a statement of interest and identification of an entrepreneurship special topics course to be offered, and names and contact information for three references. Candidates will be evaluated on their track record of entrepreneurial activities, teaching ability, and scholarship. Review of applications will begin immediately. For more information contact: Mark Yockey, Chair Mark.Yockey@usd.edu.
The Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region. Our academic programs consistently receive high national rankings form institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others. The Beacom School of Business' academic programs are fully accredited by AACSB International, the gold standard for business accreditation. Business students typically score in the top 15% of all business students taking the national exit exam for business. We combine an innovative curriculum using the newest instructional methods. More than $400,000 in scholarships is awarded annually to business students. Strong corporate relationships provide excellent career opportunities for our graduates.
The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, Beacom School of Business', School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences
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Brent B.Clark
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management
Beacom School of Business, 324
University of South Dakota
brent.clark@usd.edu
605-677-5540
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