Assistant Professor
Full-time
Fully On-Campus
Farmer School of Business, Oxford Campus
URL: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Assistant-Professor_JR104577
Job Description Summary
The Department of Entrepreneurship in the Farmer School of Business at Miami University invite applications for an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship (tenure track) to teach courses in entrepreneurship; maintain an active research program and publish in highly regarded management and entrepreneurship journals; advise students; and provide service to the department, division and University. Appointment begins Fall 2027.
Job Description
We seek an active scholar and passionate educator to publish in top-tier management and entrepreneurship journals, teach high-impact undergraduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to our vibrant campus and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Department of Entrepreneurship combines top-tier academic scholarship and rigorous empirical research with practice-based learning across several core pillars: startup and venture capital, social entrepreneurship and impact investing, corporate innovation, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Distinguishing Features
- Scholarly Excellence: Our faculty regularly publish in premier management and entrepreneurship journals, including AMJ, AMR, SMJ, SEJ, Strategy Science, JBV, ETP, JOM, JBE, and Organization Science.
- Experiential Focus: High touch, personalized learning delivered by teacher-scholars with founder experience, and practice-based learning embedded in every course and co-curricular program.
- Broad Impact: Interdisciplinary curriculum engaging students from every undergraduate major across campus, integrated deeply with local and national ecosystem builders.
For more information, please visit the Department of Entrepreneurship Webpage.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Assistant Professor. ABDs may apply, but all degree requirements must be completed by the date of appointment (doctorate must be awarded by December 31, 2027, for appointment to the second year). Demonstrated commitment to instructional excellence and evidence of high-quality undergraduate teaching effectiveness.
Research Interests & Streams
We welcome scholars across various research streams in entrepreneurship and innovation. Consideration will be given to candidates with established research record in one of the following areas:
- Social or environmental issues in entrepreneurship.
- The impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on venture creation.
- Entrepreneurial finance.
- Entrepreneurial ecosystems, economic development, or hybrid organizations.
Consideration will be given to candidates with a promising research pipeline targeted at leading management and entrepreneurship journals, backed by a strong foundation in empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods).
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents: Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement outlining current projects and target journals
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness/Performance (if available)
Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquires may be directed to Professor Siddharth Vedula, search committee chair at vedulas@miamioh.edu or Professor Hessam Sarooghi, Department chair at saroogh@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until the position is filled. Search committee members will also be present at the Academy of Management conference to answer questions and connect with interested applicants.
Please note: We will not be conducting interviews at AOM and it is not required to speak with us at this conference to be considered for the position.
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