Clinical Faculty, Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty position in Entrepreneurship, beginning in September 2023. Clinical appointments will be without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments. Primary duties of the position include teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses including Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Thinking, New Venture Strategy, Contemporary Business Planning capstone, and New Venture Finance; active engagement with the Entrepreneurship academy and community; and service to the college and university, for example supporting and leading student teams in national business plan competitions and registration advising.  

The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The college offers an undergraduate concentration in Entrepreneurship.  The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship was recently ranked the 23rd best Entrepreneurship program in the nation and 1st in Minnesota.  The college also offers a minor in Entrepreneurship and several graduate level courses. 

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The Opus College of Business employs a mission-driven approach to management education and delivers a diverse portfolio of offerings including undergraduate, MBA, and specialized graduate business programs. The Entrepreneurship Department consists of faculty members with a range of teaching and research expertise in a myriad of subspecialties who share a dedication to the College’s mission and desire for strong working relationships with the Twin Cities business community. The Opus College of Business and the Department are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of principled business leaders adept at honoring and collaborating across differences to drive innovation and sustainable economic growth. 

Minimum Qualifications

• M.B.A. or Master’s degree in a traditional business discipline or closely related field (U.S. or foreign equivalent)
• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach in an educational institution or corporate/executive setting
• Direct experience in the area of entrepreneurship. This might include, but is not limited to, starting and running a business, consulting with startups and small businesses, and financing new ventures.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement and in engaging in service to the Entrepreneurship Department, the Opus College of Business, and the University of St. Thomas.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship, and in several formats, for example fully synchronous online. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to providing leadership in teaching, professional engagement, or service toward building an equitable and diverse academic environment. 

Candidates should show strong promise to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders and to remain current in the field through professional practice, content creation, and engagement with the local business community. Doing so entails a commitment to play an integral role in the Opus College of Business and its mission to develop “effective, principled business leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society.”

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/  There are multiple parts to the application process.  Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile.  After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job specific application.  Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the opportunity and upload their supplemental application materials including:

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a statement on teaching philosophy and any student evaluations.
• A statement of the commitment of the candidate to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time.  Further application materials may be requested at a later date, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time. 

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by [tbd]; however, the position will remain open until filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Entrepreneurship Department Chair Alec Johnson, at [email protected].  If you encounter issues with the application process, please email the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]. 

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

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