[AISWorld] University of Georgia Lectureship in Entrepreneurship in MIS Department

[Richard Watson]

The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia seeks qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position at the Lecturer level in the area of Entrepreneurship. This is a non-tenure track teaching position and is subject to an annual contract. The position will start August 2015.  Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.
Job Responsibilities:  Instructional duties will include teaching three Entrepreneurship or related courses each regular (fall and spring) semester. Lecturers are expected to maintain sufficient professional and/or academic engagement to "sustain the intellectual capital necessary to support high-quality outcomes consistent with the school's mission and strategies" as required by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The successful candidate will also be involved in a variety of on and off campus activities. The position is subject to a renewable academic year contract.

Qualifications:  The requirements for the position are 1) a master's degree with significant coursework in an area related to entrepreneurship and 2)  <>significant and recent entrepreneurial experience in areas such as venture creation, business development / growth, social or non-profit entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurial finance <>. Preferred qualifications include 1) an M.B.A. or Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or related field and 2) prior teaching experience in business-related areas in higher education.

The Department and University:  The Entrepreneurship Program at UGA’s Terry College of Business (http://www.terry.uga.edu/ <http://www.terry.uga.edu/>) is a part of the Management Information Systems Department (MIS, see: http://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/management-information-systems <http://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/management-information-systems>).  The Terry College of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school with an enrollment of more than 3,500 students. The department offers a certification in Entrepreneurship for business majors both at the undergraduate and graduate level. There are three full-time Entrepreneurship positions within the MIS Department - one chaired professor and two lecturers. Co-curricular entrepreneurship activities - such as the Society of Entrepreneurs, UGA Entrepreneurship Accelerator, Pitch Camp, Student Startup Summer, the Silicon Valley Fellows Program, Next Top Entrepreneur, and Thinc Week - are offered through various on and off campus organizations; for more information about entrepreneurship activities, see https://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/entrepreneurship <https://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/entrepreneurship>.

Honored by US News and World Report and Forbes Magazine for its teaching, affordability and focus on sustainability. The University of Georgia is a nationally recognized research institution (https://www.uga.edu/) and Athens, Georgia is recognized as an up and coming Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (http://www.downtownathensga.com/blog-profile.php?ID=81&Category_ID=0). With an enrollment of over 34,000 students, UGA combines the best characteristics of a liberal arts and research institution. Athens, Georgia is considered the "Best Small Town in the World" by Simple Economist (http://www.downtownathensga.com/blog-profile.php?ID=81&Category_ID=0) as it offers access to a wide range of world-class cultural activities and highly affordable lifestyle, supporting entrepreneurs exiting the University.

The Application Process:  Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and - if available - teaching evaluations. Applications should be sent to Dr. Richard Watson at rwatson at uga.edu. The initial review of complete applications will begin February 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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