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Faculty position in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Arizona

  • 1.  Faculty position in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Arizona

    Posted 06-26-2013 19:35
    Dear colleagues:

    Below please find a posting for a new position in the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship in the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

    Jane Robbins, PhD
    McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship

    Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    The University of Arizona • Eller College of Management • McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship

     

    The Eller College of Management / McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona invites applications from dynamic and innovative teachers with a cross-disciplinary perspective for the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in entrepreneurship and innovation. The start date for this position is January 2014 or August 2014. The successful candidate primarily will teach advanced undergraduate students. The Lecturer or Senior Lecturer will report to the Executive Director of the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship, and will work closely with the faculty of the McGuire Center to assure that specific course objectives are met. The Lecturer or Senior Lecturer will also work with the Eller College and McGuire Center in the advancement of the entrepreneurial mission of the College.

    Candidates must have:

    ·         A PhD in a relevant discipline

    ·         A record of inspired and engaged teaching

    ·         Specific academic experience related to entrepreneurship/innovation

    ·         Non-academic work experience

    ·         Comfort with a collaborative teaching environment

     

    Preference given to candidates with:  

                   Teaching awards or other evidence of exceptional teaching

    ·                    Demonstrated application of experiential pedagogy

    ·                    Experience in diverse consulting or operating environments

     

    The McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship has been a national and international leader in entrepreneurship education for nearly 30 years. During this time, it has been consistently top ranked at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Extensive applied and integrated programs exist in the College of Management and across the University, creating an environment where entrepreneurship teaching and research are highly valued and cultivated.


    To apply, visit www.hr.arizona.edu, job number 52715.  Complete the online application and attach a letter of interest, CV, and statement of teaching interests to include demonstrating passion and capacity for high quality teaching and relating experience/expertise to entrepreneurship and innovation. Address inquiries to jerobbins@email.arizona.edu.