Loyola University New Orleans Hiring for Endowed Chair/Professor of Entrepreneurship at New Orleans, LA Full Time

The College of Business at Loyola University New Orleans seeks applications for an Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship. We seek a dynamic,
creative, experienced faculty member committed to research excellence, quality teaching, student success, and the development of
entrepreneurship at Loyola and in the local community. The College of Business at Loyola New Orleans is accredited by the AACSB and is
considered a top regional program. It provides a values-laden education that motivates and enables students to become effective and socially
responsible business leaders. We strive to contribute quality research, serve local and intellectual communities, and graduate students who
possess critical thinking skills and courage to act justly in a global business environment. The core competencies of the program include
entrepreneurship, international business, and ethical leadership, among others.

In addition to research, teaching and service
responsibilities, the holder of this endowed chair position shall assume full control of the academic operations and curricular enrichment
programs as the Faculty Director of the Loyola Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development. The appointment will require ongoing
program development and continual updating of the programs for excellence to meet ever-changing needs of stakeholders. It will involve close
cooperation with the Executive Director of the Center, an advisory board of alumni, community leaders and faculty.

Specific
Duties

Responsibilities:

• Teaching – Teach two courses per semester; design, teach, and facilitate
  small and large group experiential learning activities; advise and coach students developing businesses
• Research –
  Advance the reputation of the college by publishing in top business journals; collaborate with students and/or faculty members on research
  projects
• Service – Attend department, college, and university faculty meetings, serve on committees, and participate
  in other university activities as Faculty Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship
• Networking – Provide leadership and
  community presence to support and extend the center’s network of external relations; provide direction for the educational mission of the
  entrepreneurship center
• Development – Develop and promote entrepreneurship opportunities for students and faculty;
  interact with other entrepreneurship center faculty directors to solicit ideas, share information, and maintain national presence

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications (All applicants must):

• Hold a PhD or other terminal
  degree with an emphasis in business, entrepreneurship or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Track record of
  research productivity and detailed knowledge of pertinent theories and practices as they relate to program content
• Evidence as the
  instructor of record for a minimum of one year successfully teaching graduate/undergraduate level entrepreneurship courses.
• Possess
  effective interpersonal skills – able to work with diverse, adult populations in close, academic, and professional working
  relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Preference will be given to
candidates with):

• Evidence of knowledge, skills, and experience in teaching/training entrepreneurship
• Experience or
  potential for advising new ventures (“start-ups”)
• Experience in program development within higher education
• Involvement and a developed network of contact in the local entrepreneurial community