Associate Professor/Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate educator to join its tenure-track faculty in Business and Entrepreneurship. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative courses, mentor students, and engage with the community while contributing to a prestigious academic institution. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Management and a strong record of research and teaching, ready to make a significant impact in the field. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence and innovation in education.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Management required with expertise in Organizational Theory and Entrepreneurship.
• Evidence of high-quality research and professional engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management and entrepreneurship.
• Develop innovative curricula and lead research initiatives.

Skills

Management Expertise

Entrepreneurship Knowledge

Research Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Ph.D. in Management

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Department of Management in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Business and Entrepreneurship. The specialization of immediate needs is entrepreneurship and management.

The position requires a Ph.D. in MGMT (Organizational Theory and Entrepreneurship)from an AACSB accredited school by the anticipated appointment date and professional accomplishments appropriate for the level of appointment. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor based on experience and other credentials.

This appointment entails leadership in undergraduate and graduate management entrepreneurship courses, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, and spearheading research initiatives in management and entrepreneurship. At the graduate level, this position may require teaching seminar-level entrepreneurship courses that may include advanced topics such as patents, franchises, and business planning. As the leader/coordinator of entrepreneurship courses, you will collaborate with faculty members to develop innovative curricula that align with business practices and emerging trends while also contributing to the department’s commitment to academic excellence and scholarly inquiry. This prestigious role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to both the academic community and our business community. Offering mentorship (academic or enterprise-related) to our students and creating networking opportunities with our community partners will be an expected role of the endowed professorship. The endowed professorship holder is expected to continue outstanding (high-quality) scholarly activity. This may include scholarship in discovery, integration, application, or teaching. Research evaluation criteria include impact and contribution to the holder’s department, the profession, and society at large.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The Department of Management is one of five academic departments in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics ( WDCOBE ) at North Carolina A&T State University, located in Greensboro, NC. North Carolina A&T State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research institution committed to exemplary teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service.

The Department of Management currently enrolls approximately 700 majors and offers three undergraduate degree programs in Management. The department also supports the Masters of Business Administration ( MBA ) degree program. Within the Department of Management, undergraduate students can select concentrations in Business Administration, Human Resources, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and International Management. Within the department, graduate students can select a degree concentration in Human Resources Management ( HRM ) or General Managment (GM). Programs within the WDCOBE , including Management, are AACSB accredited since 1979.

Minimum Requirements

The position requires a Ph.D. in MGMT (Organizational Theory and Entrepreneurship)from an AACSB International accredited school by the anticipated appointment date and professional accomplishments appropriate for the level of appointment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

The best candidates will have teaching and research expertise in management / entrepreneurship and evidence of high-quality research with a sustainable research pipeline. Evidence of research/publications in mainstream journal in MGMT or related fields. Candidates most likely to be successful will also maintain an active record of professional engagement.

Required License Or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title Associate Professor/Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship

Position Number 001512

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track Yes

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division Management

Organizational Location College of Business & Economics

Organizational Unit Management

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA2550

Open Date 01/31/2025

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available August 2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more
  
  

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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