Instructor, Entrepreneurship

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS seeks a 9-month Entrepreneurship Instructor for the Department of Management in the College of Business Administration. The role focuses on teaching (80%) and service (20%), with an anticipated January 2026 start.

On-site work is required, and sponsorship is not indicated. Minimum qualifications include an MBA or related AACSB-accredited degree and startup/entrepreneurship experience.

Qualifications

• MBA or related graduate degree (AACSB) required for accreditation.
• Experience teaching entrepreneurship or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 80% of duties in the 9-month program.
• Contribute 20% to service activities within the CBA.
• Engage with students and coordinate entrepreneurial projects and initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Entrepreneurship

Education

MBA or related graduate degree (AACSB)

Job description

About This Role

The Department of Management in the College of Business Administration at K-State is seeking applicants for a 9-month Entrepreneurship Instructor position. The candidate will be responsible for 80% teaching and 20% service activities in the CBA. Anticipated start date is January 2026.

About Us

Our goal is to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate degree programs that will prepare students to become successful business professionals in a rapidly evolving and interconnected workplace. The College's comparative advantage derives from a strong, supportive family culture, a talented and well-qualified student population, a faculty committed to high-quality research and teaching, dedicated staff, and strong support from alumni and the business community.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off - vacation, sick and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits.

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS, in the rolling Flint Hills, approximately 100 miles west of Kansas City. Manhattan has a population of over 53,000 residents, and student enrollment at KSU is nearly 22,000 students. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, including camping, boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. Mainly due to the university’s influence, cultural and sporting events are at a level of frequency and quality unheard of by most cities this size. Furthermore, Manhattan offers affordable housing, robust elementary, middle, and high school programs, and a crime rate that is half the national average. In short, Manhattan offers a variety of urban amenities yet retains the best qualities of a small university town. For more information, visit our website at cba.ksu.edu.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must hold an MBA or a closely related graduate degree (must be from an AACSB accredited university).
• Professional experience in the entrepreneurship field, including founding, operating, advising, or investing in startups.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior university-level teaching experience in entrepreneurship or a closely related field, with a commitment to student learning and engagement.
• Prior experience with student business plans or student competitions.
• Prior experience with entrepreneurship-related student and community outreach events and programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: November 2, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.