Entrepreneurship Educator: Co-Instructor for New Ventures

Duke University; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for an Adjunct Co-Instructor in the Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship program to teach I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop for undergraduate and graduate student founders.

The course emphasizes developing and testing business models, evaluating venture viability, and building teams while providing hands-on experience with early-stage startups. The instructor will guide student teams and provide actionable feedback in a highly entrepreneurial academic environment.

Qualifications

• MBA and substantial practical entrepreneurship experience including operating or evaluating early-stage startups.
• Experience as an investor working with early-stage and pre-seed startups and understanding venture development and startup financing.

Responsibilities

• Co-instruct one section of I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop for undergraduate and graduate students; course meets Mondays 3:20-5:30 p.m. in Spring 2027 (Jan 6–May 1, 2027).

Skills

Entrepreneurship experience

Venture development

Student mentorship

Advising startups

Education

MBA

Job description

Duke University invites applications for an Adjunct Co-Instructor in the Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship program to teach I&E 750 New Ventures: Develop for undergraduate and graduate student founders.

The course emphasizes developing and testing business models, evaluating venture viability, and building teams while providing hands-on experience with early-stage startups. The instructor will guide student teams and provide actionable feedback in a highly entrepreneurial academic environment.