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Assistant Teaching Professor

Michigan Technological University

United States, Michigan, Houghton

1400 Townsend Drive (Show on map)

Jun 24, 2025

Summary	The College of Business at Michigan Technological University invites applications for an instructional-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Entrepreneurship, beginning Fall 2025/Spring 2026. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. We are looking for a candidate with primary expertise in entrepreneurship and an ability to teach in the following areas: management, product innovation and commercialization. The Assistant Teaching Professor is expected to have a major service role. The candidate will direct the development and implementation of Innovation and entrepreneurship resources and programming across campus (e.g., Husky Innovate) in collaboration with other campus units and other stakeholders. Within the College of Business (COB) this position will support online teaching initiatives, the Essential Education minor in Entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial affiliation with the Enterprise Program. The University offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must have earned a master's degree or doctorate in management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution by the time of employment. The College of Business (www.mtu.edu/business) offers: (i) four AACSB Accredited degrees-BS with seven business majors, MBA, MEM and MS Accounting; (ii) BS Economics, (iii) BS Construction Mgmt,and (iv) MS Applied Natural Resource Economics. The research-active college encourages discovery-based learning and linkages between business and technology. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a learning environment based on respect for all and academic excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties	Contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching through a student-centric, experiential approach in both the on-campus and online modalities. Serve as the Director of Husky Innovate in leading collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure development, implementation and delivery of experiential extracurricular learning opportunities for students such as idea pitch and business competitions, workshops, networking events, on and off campus. Constructively engage in service activities at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures	A master's degree in management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution.
Required Experience	Demonstrated teaching/training OR practical experience within or related to any of the following areas: managing a startup business, new business development, new product launch, product management, strategic planning related to commercialization, capital formation, small business consulting, or related experience.
Desirable Education and/or Experience	A PhD in management/entrepreneurship from an AACSB accredited institution. Teaching experience in an institution of higher education. Industry experience related to areas of expertise.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities	Demonstrated ability to design and deliver programs, events, and experiences, on-campus and off campus, directed toward student entrepreneurial success and education. Demonstrated scholarly research. Experience in developing and implementing activities and programs that will advance the ability to direct Husky Innovate and developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and associated developmental experiences for members of the Michigan Tech community. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative, inclusive manner.
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands	The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment	Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following four required pieces of training; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: * Employee Safety Overview * Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Training * Annual Data Security Training * Annual Title IX Training Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Other Conditions of Employment: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)	1
FLSA Status	Exempt
Appointment Term	9 months
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Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor	College Dean
Posting Type	Internal and External Posting
Dependent on Funding	No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)	This job is scheduled to begin in the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 semester. For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by July 31st, 2025; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, visit http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493964. Applicants will need to upload the following documents: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter (Other options include Teaching statement, Professional statement, etc.) We encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.
Additional Information	Michigan Tech, ranked an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply. Michigan Technological University is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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