Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Job Title: Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Company: Texas Christian University

Department: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Position Details

• Full-time, on-campus, in-person faculty position.
• Employment expected to begin in January or August 2027.
• Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Includes duties as Assistant or Associate Director of the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, focusing on managing and expanding institute programs.
• Contributions to departmental service are required.
• Collegiality and a demonstrated ability to work with others are important.
• Teaching load and salary are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Managing and expanding institute programs as Assistant or Associate Director of the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Contributing to departmental service.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrable accomplishments in both the teaching and practice of entrepreneurship.
• Experience teaching courses in the area of entrepreneurship.
• Experience in external relations, events planning and management.
• Experience in running pitch competitions.
• Experience in running mentoring programs and workshops.
• Experience developing processes, procedures, and protocols to improve the operations of a new or existing program.
• Ability to assess diverse stakeholder needs and create appropriate solutions.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, including complex or technical content.
• High degree of professionalism when working with diverse constituencies to represent the organization.
• Ability to prioritize, pivot, and excel in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operations activities such as events planning, budgeting, financial analysis, basic fundraising processes, short-and long-range planning, and human resources.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in entrepreneurship, business management, or a closely related discipline (or expect completion by start date).

Application Materials

• Cover letter indicating interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae demonstrating teaching and practice accomplishments in the area of entrepreneurship.
• Names of three references with addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.