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Entrepreneurship Positions at University of Southern California

  • 1.  Entrepreneurship Positions at University of Southern California

    Posted 09-17-2018 16:34
    Dear Colleagues,

    We are looking to hire several new faculty members in entrepreneurship. Please see announcement below. Note that even though the positions are non-tenure-track, the four-course teaching load can be structured to be conducive to research and research funding is available. We are looking to hire the most qualified people - positions are open rank, and we are not looking for any particular research areas within entrepreneurship.  We are especially interested in selecting these people from a diverse applicant pool. 

    Best, 
    Jill
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    Doctoral (or other terminal) degree, preferably with an entrepreneurship or business-related emphasis.

    Superior communication and teaching skills, with demonstrated excellence in teaching entrepreneurship courses to undergraduate and/or MBA students.

    Track record of scholarly contributions to the field of entrepreneurship (e.g., journal articles for academic or practitioner audiences, books or book chapters, teaching cases or other published pedagogical materials, conference presentations).

    Practical work experience relevant for entrepreneurship (e.g., as founder, manager, or investor in start-ups or as a corporate or social entrepreneur). 

     

    Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications, and initial contract length ranges from two to four years based on rank, with the strong expectation that the contract will be renewed if performance expectations are met or exceeded. Employee benefits for full-time faculty are excellent and include tuition assistance for qualifying children and spouses at USC and other participating Universities.

     

    Qualified candidates should apply on-line using the link https://facultypositions.usc.edu/FAS/application/position?postingId=REQ20064280 by November 2, 2018.

     

    Required documents include: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae that specifies teaching, research, and work experience; 3) teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluation results and sample syllabi); 4) research statement and two examples of scholarly contributions (e.g., published articles or published cases); and 5) contact information for three references.  Specific details for uploading documents are provided after clicking on the "apply" link.  For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Susan Harmeling at sharmeli@marshall.usc.edu

      

    USC Marshall is renowned for its high-ranking undergraduate, graduate, international and executive education programs, an exceptional faculty engaged in leading-edge research, a diverse and creative student body, and a commitment to technological advancement. The research productivity of Marshall's 200 full-time faculty ranks among the top 10 business schools in the world. For more information about the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, please go to: http://www.marshall.usc.edu.

     

    The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family."

     

    USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed , and background. USC is building a diverse faculty that embraces a range of disciplinary traditions. The University will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

     

    Jill Kickul, Ph.D.

    Professor, Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

    Research Director, Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab

    Marshall School of Business

    University of Southern California