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Entrepreneurship positions at University of Southern California

  • 1.  Entrepreneurship positions at University of Southern California

    Posted 10-30-2015 11:08

    Dear colleagues,

    We are looking to hire in entrepreneurship.     Please see announcement below. Note that even though the positions are non-tenure-track, the workload can be structured to be conducive to research and research funding is provided. 

    Best,
    Helena


    Dr. Helena Yli-Renko
    Orfalea Director's Chair in Entrepreneurship
    Director, Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
    Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
    Bridge Hall One, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0801
    Cell. (310) 567 8598
    hylirenko@marshall.usc.edu

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    The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, seeks applicants for an open-rank clinical faculty position in entrepreneurship. Candidates with a track record of research and/or scholarly contributions to entrepreneurship pedagogy are encouraged to apply. The typical teaching load is four courses per year. The job is non-tenure-track, but represents a full-time academic appointment. The job will start in August 2016.

    The Greif Center is among the nation's leaders in entrepreneurship education and research. Its faculty is a diverse mix of researchers and practitioners. This year, our undergraduate entrepreneurship program was ranked #3 and our graduate program #9 by US News and World Report. The Greif Center is one of the organizers of the West Coast Entrepreneurship Research Symposium and the sponsor of the Greif Entrepreneurship Research Impact Award given annually at the Academy of Management conference. In addition to offering courses in the school's undergraduate and MBA programs, we offer specialized graduate degrees in social entrepreneurship (MSSE) and innovation (MSEI).

    Preferred qualifications include:
    • Doctoral (or other terminal) degree, preferably with an entrepreneurship-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, teaching cases or other pedagogical material)
    • 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 one to four years based on rank. Employee benefits for full-time faculty are excellent.

    Qualified candidates should apply on-line at: http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/56187  by December 15, 2015.

    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 cases); and 5) contact information for three references. Specific details for uploading documents are provided after clicking on the "special routing" link.

    For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Elissa Grossman at elissa.grossman@marshall.usc.edu.

    USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@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 15 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."

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