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The Department of Management in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for the Assistant or Associate Professor in Management – Entrepreneurship position. The specialization of immediate need is entrepreneurship and management. This appointment entails leadership in undergraduate and graduate 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. This position 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.

Faculty assist the department in achieving its Vision and Mission by contributing to our efforts to deliver innovative instruction and research that improves the management profession and produces diverse leaders.

This is a 9-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Professor based on experience and other credentials. Ph.D. in MGMT (Entrepreneurship and Strategy) from an AACSB International accredited school by the anticipated appointment date

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

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 Management (GM). Programs within the WDCOBE , including Management, are AACSB accredited since 1979.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in MGMT (Entrepreneurship and Strategy) from an AACSB International accredited school by the anticipated appointment date and professional accomplishments appropriate for the level of appointment.

Preferred:

Record of teaching effectiveness, and research/publications in main stream journal in MGMT or related fields.Candidates most likely to be successful will also maintain an active record of professional engagement.

Special Instructions:

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.