Entrepreneurship Center Director and Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Management
Ball State
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 10, 2023
Posting Details
Position Information
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Entrepreneurship Center Director and Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Management
About this Opportunity
The Miller College of Business has an Entrepreneurship Center Director and Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Management available January 2023. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position that comes with significant leadership responsibilities. Specifically, the Entrepreneurship Center Director teaches 6 three-credit courses annually plus develops and manages center programs. In essence, the administrative duties generally fall into three key categories: 1) Center Leadership and Management; 2) Student Engagement, Mentoring, and Programming; and 3) External Outreach and Relationship-building. The position reports to the Chairperson of the Management Department.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
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Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Provide visionary leadership for the Entrepreneurship Center, including:
Serve as the primary liaison for building and/or maintaining internal and external stakeholder partnerships including an active advisory board, entrepreneurs and business constituents and alumni, faculty and staff.
Manage the Center for Entrepreneurship's budget and assist university foundation and development office in seeking and securing resources necessary to fulfill the Center's mission.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Master's Degree in Business or related field from an accredited institution.
B. Minimum of 5 years of experience in entrepreneurial venture, corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial design, business development, business planning, venture development, venture investment, entrepreneurship education, or family business.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
A. Evidence of successfully developing and managing programs with multiple stakeholders.
B. Leadership qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to lead an engaged advisory board of entrepreneurs and business professionals.
C. Excellent communication, organizational, project management, multi-tasking and leadership skills.
D. Prior successful teaching experience in higher education.
E. Prior leadership experience in higher education.
F. Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship center program development and administration.
G. Business ownership experience.
H. Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment with diverse populations.
I. Experience in fundraising and outreach.
J. Ability to provide hands-on support and strategic guidance to early-stage ventures, and understanding of the new venture creation process from ideation and validation to launch and fundraising.
K. Experience mentoring young adults.
L. A demonstrable network of entrepreneurs or business contacts within the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Program Coordinator – Entrepreneurship Center
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Management:300140
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
management@bsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200991F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/08/2023
Position End Date
05/15/2024
Posting Date
10/07/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
12/20/2022
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Dr. Brian Whitaker, Associate Professor
Department of Management
brian.whitaker@bsu.edu
765-285-4993
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Entrepreneurship Center Director and Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Management
About this Opportunity
The Miller College of Business has an Entrepreneurship Center Director and Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Management available January 2023. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position that comes with significant leadership responsibilities. Specifically, the Entrepreneurship Center Director teaches 6 three-credit courses annually plus develops and manages center programs. In essence, the administrative duties generally fall into three key categories: 1) Center Leadership and Management; 2) Student Engagement, Mentoring, and Programming; and 3) External Outreach and Relationship-building. The position reports to the Chairperson of the Management Department.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Provide visionary leadership for the Entrepreneurship Center, including:
- Strategic planning, development, and initiatives that support growth and continuous improvement;
- Developing and directing programs and events related to entrepreneurship to maintain a rich semester-long calendar of learning opportunities; e.g., mentoring program, external business plan competitions, entrepreneur engagement, site visits, etc;
- Mentoring and managing center staff, e.g., program coordinator and student assistant;
- Bolstering national awareness of the Center; e.g., Princeton Review, U.S. News, USASBE, GCEC;
- Collaborating on entrepreneurship academic and curriculum initiatives.
- Ensuring broad engagement in program review, improvement initiatives, assessment and accreditation.
Serve as the primary liaison for building and/or maintaining internal and external stakeholder partnerships including an active advisory board, entrepreneurs and business constituents and alumni, faculty and staff.
Manage the Center for Entrepreneurship's budget and assist university foundation and development office in seeking and securing resources necessary to fulfill the Center's mission.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Master's Degree in Business or related field from an accredited institution.
B. Minimum of 5 years of experience in entrepreneurial venture, corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial design, business development, business planning, venture development, venture investment, entrepreneurship education, or family business.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
A. Evidence of successfully developing and managing programs with multiple stakeholders.
B. Leadership qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to lead an engaged advisory board of entrepreneurs and business professionals.
C. Excellent communication, organizational, project management, multi-tasking and leadership skills.
D. Prior successful teaching experience in higher education.
E. Prior leadership experience in higher education.
F. Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship center program development and administration.
G. Business ownership experience.
H. Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment with diverse populations.
I. Experience in fundraising and outreach.
J. Ability to provide hands-on support and strategic guidance to early-stage ventures, and understanding of the new venture creation process from ideation and validation to launch and fundraising.
K. Experience mentoring young adults.
L. A demonstrable network of entrepreneurs or business contacts within the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Program Coordinator – Entrepreneurship Center
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Management:300140
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
management@bsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200991F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/08/2023
Position End Date
05/15/2024
Posting Date
10/07/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
12/20/2022
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Dr. Brian Whitaker, Associate Professor
Department of Management
brian.whitaker@bsu.edu
765-285-4993
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
- Teaching Statement/Portfolio