Assistant Teaching Professor - Entrepreneurship

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Entrepreneurship to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, connect classroom learning with real-world practice, and contribute to inclusive teaching efforts. The position emphasizes experiential learning with the Human Innovation Lab and regional collaboration.

The role requires a Master's in a related field, a record of teaching excellence, and at least three years of relevant professional experience in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or related field at time of application.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, venture development, or intrapreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and General Business.
• Engage with Human Innovation Lab and regional organizations to create experiential learning.
• Advise and mentor students and contribute to AACSB accreditation efforts.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Entrepreneurship experience

Curriculum development

Mentoring students

Education

Master's degree in Business or related field

Job description

The Department of Business Administration in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Entrepreneurship.

The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and general business while contributing to the University's broader efforts to develop Northeast Wisconsin's next generation of pragmatic problem solvers. The position provides an opportunity to engage with the new Human Innovation Lab, a university-wide initiative focused on Human Capability, Applied Technology, and Real Problems, and to connect entrepreneurship education with students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and organizations across Northeast Wisconsin.

The Cofrin School of Business seeks an exceptional educator with meaningful professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, or intrapreneurship who can connect classroom learning with real-world entrepreneurial practice.

The successful applicant will contribute to a young, growing, forward-looking college and department embedded within Wisconsin’s third largest metropolitan area. The Green Bay community is an affordable and growing city supporting significant collaborative opportunities with the business community. Northeastern Wisconsin’s proximity to the Great Lakes, a National Football League team, and the University’s Division-1 Athletic program provides a foundation for a rich, high quality of life for its residents. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay continues a sustained record of growth, including the newly established Resch School of Engineering, expanding health sciences portfolio, and numerous new academic programs.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and General Business, which may include entrepreneurship, business creation, innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurial marketing, and related areas based on program needs and the candidate's expertise.
• Perform intellectual activities, service, and professional engagement consistent with the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business expectations for an Assistant Teaching Professor.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues, the Human Innovation Lab, entrepreneurs, and regional organizations to develop high-impact experiential learning opportunities that connect students with real problems, entrepreneurial opportunities, and regional professionals.
• Contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business and participate fully in AACSB accreditation efforts.
• Advise and mentor students.

Start Date

January 5, 2027

Department

Cofrin School of Business

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a closely related discipline at time of application
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in entrepreneurship, business creation, venture development, or intrapreneurship

Conditions of Appointment

The home campus of this position is the Green Bay campus, and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Sheboygan Campus. Courses will be taught both face-to-face and online (in asynchronous and synchronous formats). The specific courses taught may vary from semester to semester.

Position is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. Finalist(s) will need to consent to a verification of academic credentials through a third-party education check provider authorized by the University. A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Benefit Details

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees.
• For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
• Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
• This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
• Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
• For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• Total Compensation Estimator

Employee Misconduct

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Confidentiality Statement

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Annual Security Report

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.