Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Department of Marketing. The appointment is non-tenure-track, renewable for 9-month terms, with an August 10, 2026 start date and full-time status on the Main Campus (BG), OH.

The role emphasizes teaching in introductory and entrepreneurship-related courses, with a strong focus on student-centered learning and engagement, and maintaining AACSB-level teaching quality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a business or related discipline is required.
• Three or more years of current, professional entrepreneurship experience are required.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience post graduate degree are required.
• Preferred: MBA or AACSB accreditation, teaching experience in entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 24 credit-hours per year in Intro to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Entrepreneurial Venture Creation, or Entrepreneurial Value Creation.
• Demonstrate sufficient professional activity to maintain AACSB faculty qualifications.
• Service to department, college, university, profession, and community.

Education

Master’s degree in a business or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU01262

Division

Dean of Business

Department

Marketing - Faculty

Summary

The Department of Marketing invites applications for a qualified-rank (non-tenure-track) Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in the area of Entrepreneurship. The start date is August 10, 2026. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track with renewable 9-month appointments.

Information about Program and College

As a vital part of Bowling Green State University, the Schmidthorst College of Business is dedicated to driving economic and cultural vitality in northwestern Ohio and beyond. Recently re-accredited by AACSB, our college exemplifies the highest standards in business education. Our state-of-the-art facility, the Maurer Center, provides an inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. We are focused on innovating our curriculum and empowering our students to reach their goals through our integration of Life Design to reimaging our core curriculum, our student-centered approach has resulted in a significant increase in our undergraduate program over the past two years. Our online MBA program, ranked #1 in Ohio by Poets & Quants, demonstrates our commitment to delivering superior, flexible education tailored to the needs of modern professionals.

The Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge, and achievements support the region, state, and nation. We value and support high quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions

• Teaching 24 credit-hours per year primarily in Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Entrepreneurial Venture Creation, or Entrepreneurial Value Creation
• Demonstrate sufficient professional activity to maintain AACSB faculty qualifications
• Service to department, college, university, profession, and community

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a business or related discipline
• Three or more years of current, professional entrepreneurship experience
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience post graduate degree

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Master’s degree from an AACSB accredited university
• Teaching experience in entrepreneurship-related areas
• Seven or more years of entrepreneurship/business experience
• Strong potential to contribute to Department of Marketing programs, as well as the missions of the Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.