Professor of Professional Practice in Entrepreneurship

The School of Entrepreneurship within the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for an open rank career-track Faculty Position in Entrepreneurship. Rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. The position, which is located on our Stillwater campus, has a flexible start date, but no later than beginning August 2027.

We are seeking candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our current group of entrepreneurship faculty. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching, professional practice activities, and engaging in service activities for both the School of Entrepreneurship and the Spears School of Business. The anticipated annual teaching load is 6-courses (18-hours), with potential for a reduced load dependent upon formally assigned professional practice and/or service duties that go above typical expectations. Candidates will also be considered for the Don R. Brattain Professorship or the International Entrepreneurship Chair, depending on qualifications. The appointment is for four years and can be renewed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications: 

• A master’s degree in entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Extensive professional or industry experience in startups, venture capital, or other aspects of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Can demonstrate the ability, or potential, to be highly effective at teaching a variety of entrepreneurship topics. 
• Proven ability to engage with students and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD or DBA in entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Professional or industry experience in the areas of technology entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, or international entrepreneurship.

TO APPLY

Application Link: https://jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/instructor-assistant-associate-full-professor-of-professional-practice-in-entrepreneurship-221243-stillwater-oklahoma-united-states-payne-county

Applicants should upload: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 4) contact information for three references. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Brent Clark, Head of the School of Entrepreneurship, at brent.clark@okstate.edu or 405-744-9702.

We will begin formally reviewing applications in October 2026 and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.

SALARY

Competitive and commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. The position is contingent upon available funding.

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

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