Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship - College of Business Management & Marketing

Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship | Requisition 12006

The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship at Texas Woman's University seeks an accomplished scholar for the inaugural Merrilee Alexander Kick Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship. The chair holder will anchor the College's growing entrepreneurship portfolio by producing leading-edge scholarship, mentoring faculty and students, and forging research partnerships across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

We seek a highly accomplished advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor whose research is already making an impact and whose trajectory points toward national and international leadership in entrepreneurship research. The endowment provides the resources to accelerate that trajectory: a competitive salary, an annual research stipend, and a reduced teaching load. The chair holder will help lead and shape the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

We evaluate scholarly impact and trajectory over sheer publication volume. Competitive candidates will show a focused, influential body of peer-reviewed work in entrepreneurship and management, clear momentum toward leading journals in the field, and the ability to elevate the research profile of the department, the College, and the Institute.

• Advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor | Beginning Fall 2027

• Nine-month appointment with summer research support

• Reduced teaching load of two courses per semester

• Competitive salary and annual research stipend from endowment funds

• Maintain a distinguished research agenda with publications in top-tier entrepreneurship and management journals (FT-50, ABS 4*, or ABDC A/A*).

• Exceed AACSB "Scholarly Academic (SA)" criteria through high-impact publications and ongoing research initiatives.

• Develop a forward-looking research portfolio that advances entrepreneurship theory and practice.

• Pursue opportunities for external grants, foundation funding, or corporate gifts to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

• Lead collaborative research initiatives with scholars across the DFW metroplex and beyond.

• Teach courses in undergraduate or MBA programs in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) with a focus on entrepreneurship topics.

• Deliver core entrepreneurship courses.

• Mentor and co-author with junior faculty in research design, data analytics, and manuscript development.

• Supervise student research projects and provide guidance on entrepreneurial ventures.

• Develop innovative pedagogical approaches that inspire and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• Act as an ambassador for the College at academic conferences, policy forums, and corporate entrepreneurship events.

• Foster connections between the University and the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the DFW metroplex.

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the College's entrepreneurship programs and initiatives.

• Participate in College and University committees and governance activities as appropriate.

• PhD in Entrepreneurship, Management, or closely related field.

• A record of scholarship consistent with appointment as an advanced Assistant Professor or as a tenured Associate Professor.

• A focused, influential publication record in top-tier journals with a clear and active research pipeline.

• Excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching across multiple instructional modalities.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing entrepreneurship education and research.

• Experience supervising PhD dissertations, post-doctoral fellows, or other faculty development roles (preferred).

• Methodological expertise in longitudinal or panel data (e.g., STATA, Python, R) or another cutting-edge methodological approach (preferred).

The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 950 undergraduate students and 1,100 graduate students. The College has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of Accounting & Finance, and Healthcare Administration. The College is also home to the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You may learn more about the College at http://www.twu.edu/business.

Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, and currently home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students, TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

Candidates should submit:

• An updated curriculum vitae (CV)

• Copy of graduate transcripts

• A cover letter describing the candidate's research program, its impact and trajectory, teaching interests, and vision for the Merrilee Alexander Kick Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Names and complete contact information for 3 references

Nominations of qualified candidates are welcome and may be directed to Dr. Lee Brown, Search Committee Chair, at LBrown37@twu.edu. For questions, please contact Dr. Brown at the same address.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Preference will be given to applicants submitting qualifications by August 15, 2026.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.